Sunday, October 26, 2014

Freezer Apple Pie Filling

Freezer Apple Pie Filling
Ingredients
  • 12 cups thinly sliced apples
  • 3 Tablespoons lemon juice
  • 3 – 1/2 cups white sugar
  • 1 cup cornstarch
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 5 cups water
Instructions
  1. Toss the sliced apples with lemon juice in a large mixing bowl and set aside.
  2. Pour water into a Dutch oven over medium heat.
  3. Combine sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, salt and nutmeg, then add to the water and bring to a boil. Boil the mixture for 2-4 minutes, stirring constantly.
  4. Add apples and return to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer until apples are tender, about 6 to 8 minutes.
  5. Cool for 30 minutes.
  6. Ladle into 4 freezer bags. Be sure to leave at least a half inch of empty space to allow the bag to breathe when freezing.
  7. Allow the bags to cool at room temperature for up to an hour.
  8. Freeze for up to one year.
  9. Seal and freeze. Can be stored for up to 12 months.

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