Apple Pie Filling

          

Freezer apple pie filling. With this recipe, you can treat your family with pies year-round.

Original recipe makes 5 – 9 inch pies

Ingredients

18 cups thinly sliced apples
3 tablespoons lemon juice
4 1/2 cups white sugar
1 cup cornstarch
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
10 cups water

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, toss apples with lemon juice and set aside. Pour water into a Dutch oven over medium heat. Combine sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, salt and nutmeg. Add to water, stir well, and bring to a boil. Boil for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
  2. Add apples and return to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer until apples are tender, about 6 to 8 minutes. Cool for 30 minutes.
  3. Ladle into 5 freezer containers, leaving 1/2 inch headspace. Cool at room temperature no longer than 1 1/2 hours.
  4. Seal and freeze. Can be stored for up to 12 months.

Nutrition

Calories: 129 kcal
Carbohydrates: 33.4 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Fat: 0.1 g
Fiber: 1.4 g
Protein: 0.2 g
Sodium: 61 mg