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Freezer Apple Pie Filling + Video Tutorial

October 28, 2013 by Missy Rakes 82 Comments

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Mix up a few bags of this Freezer Apple Pie Filling to keep for quick homemade pies all year long!
This freezer apple pie filling is an easy and delicious way to use in season or on sale apples!

Freezer Apple Pie Filling

I had planned on canning some apple pie filling this year, until I realized that freezing it is MUCH easier. I made these two bags up during Walker’s nap and the best part is that there is no cooking involved.

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.

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.

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

Easy Make ahead Apple Pie Filling
Prep Time30 mins
Total Time30 mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Apple Pie Filling
Servings: 6
Calories: 262kcal

Ingredients

  • 5-6 apples peeled and sliced thin
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 C sugar
  • 1/4 C flour
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/8 tsp nutmeg
  • 2 tbsp butter cut into chunks

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.

Video

Notes

Pie filling with last up to one year in a deep freezer.

Nutrition

Calories: 262kcal | Carbohydrates: 59g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 132mg | Potassium: 162mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 49g | Vitamin A: 199IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 1mg

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Filed Under: 31 Days to Celebrate Autumn, Cooking Tips & Tricks, Desserts, Easy Recipes, Freezer Cooking, natural living, Preserving Food Tagged With: Preserving Food

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  1. Judy McGowne says

    August 29, 2018 at 5:09 pm

    How many cups of sliced apples is this? My apples are huge!
    Reply
    • Missy Rakes says

      August 30, 2018 at 3:34 pm

      Between 5-6
      Reply
  2. Hanna says

    September 25, 2018 at 11:13 pm

    Do you use salted or unsalted butter for your pie filling recipes? Thanks!
    Reply
    • Missy Rakes says

      October 1, 2018 at 12:58 pm

      I use unsalted.
      Reply
  3. Karen says

    October 14, 2018 at 8:57 pm

    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!
    Reply
    • Heather says

      October 15, 2018 at 2:06 pm

      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.
      Reply
  4. Cheryl Roy says

    March 24, 2019 at 3:46 pm

    At what temperature do you bake the apple pie?
    Reply
    • Missy Rakes says

      March 25, 2019 at 8:37 am

      You can bake at 350 for one hour.
      Reply
  5. Diane Johnson says

    September 26, 2019 at 9:33 am

    How is the texture of the apples when they are used?
    Reply
    • Missy Rakes says

      September 27, 2019 at 10:30 am

      Once cooked, they are the same as using fresh apples.
      Reply
  6. Jessica says

    October 5, 2019 at 5:17 pm

    Do you place the butter chunks in with everything to freeze?
    Reply
    • Missy Rakes says

      October 8, 2019 at 9:45 am

      Yes.
      Reply
  7. Katie says

    October 20, 2019 at 2:24 pm

    I accidentally did 3 tablespoons of lemon juice instead of 2, Grr! Will this make a huge difference?
    Reply
    • Missy Rakes says

      October 21, 2019 at 1:08 pm

      I wouldn't think it would matter too much. You could always add a little bit more sugar to balance it out.
      Reply
  8. Terry-Ann says

    April 14, 2020 at 7:59 am

    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.

    5 stars

    Reply
  9. Connie says

    June 30, 2020 at 8:50 pm

    How many pies does a bag make?
    Reply
    • Missy Rakes says

      July 1, 2020 at 10:11 am

      1 pie per bag of apples.
      Reply
  10. Rachel says

    August 26, 2020 at 8:01 pm

    Husband said this was the best pie he’s ever had! I used golden delicious apples from my tree. Turned out great!
    Reply
  11. Julia says

    August 30, 2020 at 12:25 pm

    Could you use orange juice if you don’t have a lemon?
    Reply
    • Missy Rakes says

      August 31, 2020 at 8:46 am

      The lemon juice is just to keep the apples from browning, so you could just leave it out and it would be alright.
      Reply
  12. Janice says

    September 10, 2020 at 5:31 pm

    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?
    Reply
    • Missy Rakes says

      September 11, 2020 at 9:34 am

      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.
      Reply
  13. Crystal Cox says

    November 19, 2020 at 12:37 pm

    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!
    ★★★★★

    5 stars

    Reply
  14. Lesa says

    September 12, 2021 at 3:50 pm

    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.

    5 stars

    Reply
  15. Angie C says

    October 6, 2021 at 9:43 am

    I want to try this---is the butter salted or unsalted? Thanks!

    5 stars

    Reply
    • Missy Rakes says

      October 7, 2021 at 9:13 am

      Unsalted.
      Reply
  16. Shantel says

    October 9, 2022 at 11:23 am

    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?
    ★★★★★
    Reply
    • Missy Rakes says

      October 10, 2022 at 11:18 am

      I don't think it will be a big issue.
      Reply
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