Freezer Apple Pie Filling + Video Tutorial
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Freezer Apple Pie Filling
Our apple trees started bearing this year which means we’ve got lots of apples. A great way to preserve them is to whip up several bags of this freezer apple pie filling. They are so quick and easy to put together.
All you do is prep the apples and then mix all of the ingredients. After that, just throw the mixed apple pie filling into a freezer bag and label it.
It’s so simple and you can do several at one time with little effort and then you’ll have homemade apple pie filling available all year long.
You can also try using this filling in different kinds of recipes like apple crumble or cake. Give this recipe a try and you’ll never buy store-bought pie filling again!
Ingredients Needed for Freezer Apple Pie Filling:
- baking apples
- lemon juice (optional)
- sugar
- flour
- cinnamon
- salt nutmeg
- butter
How to Make Freezer Apple Pie Filling:
makes one pie
Place butter in freezer.
Mix all ingredients except apples, butter and lemon juice in a gallon freezer bag and shake until combined.
Peel and slice apples.
Coat apples in lemon juice.
Add apples and butter to sugar mixture and shake until combined.
Remove air from bag, label and freeze flat.
When ready to bake, thaw and bake in regular pie crust just like you would any other apple pie. I would recommend baking at 350 for 60 minutes. You will need to add a pie crust or crumble to the top before baking.
Want more freezer recipes? Here are some of my favorites:
Oven-Roasted Tomato Sauce (Freezer-Friendly!)
3-Ingredient Strawberry Freezer Jam
Bean and Cheese Freezer Burritos
Quick and Easy Freezer Meatloaf
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Freezer Apple Pie Filling
Equipment
Ingredients
Instructions
- Place butter in freezer.
- Mix all ingredients except apples, butter and lemon juice in a gallon freezer bag and shake until combined.
- Peel and slice apples.
- Coat apples in lemon juice.
- Add apples and butter to sugar mixture.
- Shake until apples are well coated.
- Remove air from freezer bag, seal, label and freeze.
- When ready to use, thaw and bake in pie crust like any other apple pie filling. I would recommend baking your pie at 350 for 1 hour. You will need to add a pie crust or crumble to the top before baking.
Video
Notes
Nutrition
How many cups of sliced apples is this? My apples are huge!
Between 5-6
Do you use salted or unsalted butter for your pie filling recipes? Thanks!
I use unsalted.
Thank you for this idea. I used your recipe 2 years in a row with our fresh Ohio apples- yum! The first year my filling was delicious and perfect. The next year it baked up so soupy they ruined the crust. I ended up scooping out what I could and serving it over ice cream. Still good, but not pie! Any thoughts on why this might have happened? I have already made 3 bags with this years apples so hopefully I’ll be 2 for 3!
What variety of apples did you use? One time that happened to me with an apple crisp, it was SO watery… but then I found out I had used apples that weren’t good for baking.
At what temperature do you bake the apple pie?
You can bake at 350 for one hour.
How is the texture of the apples when they are used?
Once cooked, they are the same as using fresh apples.
Do you place the butter chunks in with everything to freeze?
Yes.
I accidentally did 3 tablespoons of lemon juice instead of 2, Grr! Will this make a huge difference?
I wouldn’t think it would matter too much. You could always add a little bit more sugar to balance it out.
I tried this it was awesome! I poured out the extra liquid when it had thawed put the apples in my pie shell and baked! Absolutely delicious…thanks for sharing your recipe.
How many pies does a bag make?
1 pie per bag of apples.
Husband said this was the best pie he’s ever had! I used golden delicious apples from my tree. Turned out great!
Could you use orange juice if you don’t have a lemon?
The lemon juice is just to keep the apples from browning, so you could just leave it out and it would be alright.
I am making this recipe now for use at the holidays and was wondering.,,,have you tried this recipe with peaches? Any thoughts or advice?
I haven’t tried this with peaches. It would probably work, but you may have to drain some of the excess liquid off after thawing.
I was excited about this recipe! Every year we go apple picking. My favorite apple is the stayman. After a couple of weeks they are spongy and not as good in desserts. This was super easy! and worked like a dream!
I love this super easy and tastes great! A co worker brought in apples from here apple tree and I made enough for 4 pies.
I want to try this—is the butter salted or unsalted?
Thanks!
Unsalted.
A neighbor gave me a box of apples so I used this recipe to make four pies. It was a fun and easy project for a sunny fall day. I had all the ingredients on hand but now realize I used salted butter. Is that going to be an issue?
I don’t think it will be a big issue.
I see that one of your reviewers said they drained the extra liquid after defrosting the filling and before pouring the apples in the pie shell. Is that recommended? I imagine the amount of liquid varies depending on the kind of apples you use. Could this have something to do with whether you drain some liquid?
Omg. My November apples were too soft for my peeler/corer. So I quartered each apple/removing blemishes. Used my mother’s antique kraut slicer and made quick work of that task without peeling. Had enough to freeze 3 gallon bags for this winter. Our trees are so fruitful, we give away to neighbors and leave the apple picker out for everyone to use.
Love this recipe. Didn’t have to cook/cool (great on saving time). I did switch from 1 cup white sugar to 1/2 C brown sugar instead. Just had to mix it well with the flour , salt and spices before you add apples.
How do you keep the crust from being soggy
Can I use brown sugar?
Yes
Grandma had a Granny Smith apple tree. My job in Fall was peeling them as she prepared the filling.
She would put it in pie pans, without a crust, and freeze.
When it’s pie time, she make crust, put the frozen apples in it and do a lattice top or crumble.
Easy, and no ‘Soggy Bottoms’
Didn’t hold onto my rating when I posted. Sorry.
This apple pie filling looks amazing! I love how you’ve included a video tutorial; it makes the process so much easier to follow. I can’t wait to try this out and stock up my freezer for the holidays. Thanks for sharing such a wonderful recipe!
This apple pie filling recipe looks fantastic! I love that it’s freezer-friendly, perfect for making delicious pies year-round. I can’t wait to try out the tips from the video tutorial too—thanks for sharing such a helpful resource! 🍏🥧