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For the Freezer Apple Pie Filling
Sliced apples and five simple ingredients combine to make this perfect for the freezer apple pie filling.
Prep Time
30
minutes
mins
Cook Time
10
minutes
mins
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Keyword:
apple bars, apple dessert, apple pie filling, apple recipe, apples, dessert
Servings:
12
Ingredients
6
pounds
of apples
peeled, cored and sliced after measuring out your weight
1 1/2
cups
sugar
1/4
cup
flour
1 1/2
teaspoon
cinnamon
1/4
teaspoon
nutmeg
2
tablespoons
lemon juice
Instructions
Place sliced apples in a large kettle.
Mix sugar, flour, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a small bowl. Stir into apples.
Let the apples and spices stand for 30 min to allow the juices to flow.
Stir in lemon juice.
Place apples on the stove and heat over medium heat until the mixture thickens, stirring often, about 20 minutes.
Pour into freezer safe quart containers.
Allow containers to cool with the lids ajar for 1-2 hours. Cover and label. Place apple pie filling in the freezer.
When you are ready to use them, pull out of the freezer and place in the refrigerator 1-2 prior to using.