Freezer Apple Pie Filling

Creamy, juicy, and packed with warm cinnamon spice, this Freezer Apple Pie Filling is the shortcut every busy baker needs in their kitchen.

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 10

Total Time 30

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings 8 servings

10 cups Peeled, cored, and sliced apples (about 8 large apples; firm varieties like Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Cortland)
2 teaspoons Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
1 cup Granulated sugar
2 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
1/4 cup Cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon Salt
1/4 teaspoon Ground nutmeg (optional but recommended)
1 1/2 cups Water

In a large bowl, toss the 10 cups peeled, cored, and sliced apples with 2 teaspoons lemon juice; set aside.
In a Dutch oven or large heavy pot over medium heat, combine 1 cup sugar, 1/4 cup cornstarch, 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg. Whisk dry ingredients together so there are no lumps.
Add 1 1/2 cups water and stir to combine. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly to prevent sticking. Allow it to boil for 2 minutes until the mixture thickens and becomes glossy.
Add the prepared apples to the boiling mixture; return to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, until apples are tender but still hold their shape, about 6 to 8 minutes.
Remove from heat and cool for 30 minutes. If you plan to freeze, ladle filling into freezer-safe containers, leaving 1/2 inch headspace for expansion. Seal containers tightly and freeze.

This filling can be kept for up to 12 months in the freezer.

Keyword Easy, Make-Ahead