Freezer Apple Pie Filling
This easy apple pie filling makes the best pies. It's simple to make, freezes well, and my favorite way to preserve fresh apples.
Normally when I make homemade apple pie filling I usually home can it, but recently I started making this Freezer Apple Pie Filling. Purchasing clear gel (which is the thickener used to can apple pie filling) can get a bit pricey and hard to find, so freezing apple pie filling instead of canning is a much easier option. What I love about this recipe is that there is no cooking involved. Just prepare the apples, mix all the ingredients together and add them to a freezer bag. That's it, just like that you have prepared apple pie filling to store in the freezer so you can enjoy homemade apple pie all year long.
When it comes to which apples to use for apple pie filling, I prefer to use a combination of apples. Granny Smith hold up well when baked, but aren't very sweet. Instead of using all Granny Smith apples, I like to mix in Honey Crisp or Golden Delicious apples for a bit of sweetness. I think using a combination of 2 different apples makes the best apple pies.
I love having this freezer apple pie filling on hand because it's perfect for unexpected guests or for a last minute dessert. This recipe doubles or triples easily, so you can make multiple bags of filling. I like to store mine in the freezer flat and stack them so they take up less space. I like to double or triple the recipe to make several bags of apple pie filling.
Freezer Apple Pie Filling
Recipe details
- 8 Servings
- Prep time: 30 Minutes Cook time: 0 Minutes Total time: 30 min
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