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Apple Pie Filling

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"Freezer apple pie filling. With this recipe, you can treat your family with pies year-round."
Apple Pie Filling Recipe
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This recipe has been rated 99 times with an average star rating of 4.6
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Original recipe yield 5 - 9 inch pies

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 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

What to Drink?
Hot Non-Alcoholic Coffee

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.

FOOTNOTE

  • Baking pie is a rather straightforward technique, but a few tips can only help to make your pies come out looking and tasting perfect!
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.63 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 14, 2003 by VJGUNKEL59 
I love this recipe! I went to an apple orchard and got jonathan apples and scaled back on the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.63 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 28, 2003 by KDISHUN 
I also reduce the water, but by almost 3 cups. I make the recipe as a double batch in a 20 QT... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.63 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 25, 2006 by BillieWV 
This makes the best apple pie filling ever. I cut the water back to 8 cups and increased the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.63 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 2, 2003 by CALNICKMOM 
This is a wonderful recipe in the fall when apples are so plentiful. This year, I made this... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.63 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 21, 2007 by zedibu 
WONDERFUL!!! We kept original recipe to make apple topping every year (new addition to our... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.63 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 4, 2007 by Sonyascakes.com 
OH MY GOSH, this is great!!! I am a professional baker and am always looking for new formulas.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.63 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 24, 2002 by TIFFANY REAGAN 
I love this recipe. I have now used it twice for Thanksgiving pies, and everybody always... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.63 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 24, 2004 by TIFFANY11 
all in all not bad. but definetly cut back on the water . I used 7 cups and was still too... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.63 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 8, 2007 by MELLY 
I have an apple tree in the backyard and had heard you could freeze apple pie filling but... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.63 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 21, 2005 by Joan 
Easy to make - came out great! I used 2 *Tbs* cinnamon, but we like extra cinnamon. The... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Apple Pie Filling

Servings Per Recipe: 40

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 133

  • Total Fat: 0.2g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg
  • Sodium: 60mg
  • Total Carbs: 34.2g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 1.6g
  • Protein: 0.1g

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