Freezer Apple Pie Filling + Video Tutorial

ByMissy Rakes
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Mix up a few bags of this quick and easy Freezer Apple Pie Filling to keep in the deep freeze for quick homemade pies all year long!
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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. 

A gallon freezer bag with flour cinnamon and sugar in it.

Peel and slice apples.

Coat apples in lemon juice.

Add apples and butter to sugar mixture and shake until combined.

A gallon freezer bag with apples and butter in it.

Remove air from bag, label and freeze flat.

An aerial view of freezer apple pie filling in a freezer bag sitting on a countertop.

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.

Apple pie filling in a pie crust.

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

Homemade apple pie filling frozen in a freezer bag for later use.
Prep Time30 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Apple Pie Filling
Servings: 8
Calories: 262kcal

Equipment

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. You will need to add a pie crust or crumble to the top before baking.

Video

Notes

Pie filling with last up to six months 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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86 Comments

    1. I'm so glad this recipe will help! I don't make apple pie too often either, but it's nice to keep in the freezer for when you need it. You can also use it in cobblers, fried pies or anything else you would need apple pie filling. Have a great day!
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  4. Are certain apples better for this?? I'm brand new to baking apple pies! We just picked a whole bunch of tart apples, like honey crisp.
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  5. Thanks for this recipe. It would help to have the measurement of the apples (in cups) per pie. Apples come in all sorts of sizes. ;-)
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        1. I tasted a zapple pie which is zucchini and with all the apple pie condiments you would never know the difference. So since my garden was going nuts I took a big huge one and that's the kind that is good for pies cut the skin off and cut them up like apples and froze so when I take them out I will do the condiments and I used cornstarch instead of flour so we will see how that comes out.
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    1. Yay! I'm so excited to be featured! This really is a great recipe and so much easier than canning. We have an apple tree and I've already made 7 bags of it from this years apples. Enjoy!
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  8. Have you actually used one on the frozen pie fillings yet? I am just concerned about the water...often things that are frozen when thawed have excess water. Did the juices thicken up as expected once cooked? I really want to do this in prep for the holidays! :)
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    1. Hi Karmen, I've used this recipe several times and it works just like regular apple pie filling in my experience. I've already frozen 7 bags this year in preparation for the holidays. I hope this helps! Have a great day!
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  9. OOh! I love this! Thanks for posting. I found you at the Living Well, Spending Less Thrifty Thursday Link up and I've notice I end up drawn to your pins week after week, Keep up the great work!
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  10. does one bag equal a can of pie filling? I have several recipes that call for that, so i'd like freeze bags in that portion. very excited to try this!
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    1. Hi Mary! I'm not sure because I never buy filling, but I would guess that it is close or maybe a little more. It fits into a 9" deep dish pie pan. Have a great day! Blessings, Missy
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  12. Thank you for posting this! I have been making homemade apple sauce this afternoon and found several tart apples mixed in my box. This is perfect and it took me less than 20 mins to whip up 2 bags. SO EASY! Can't wait to try it.
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  15. How easy is that? Now I know what part of my freezer will be holding this winter. Thanks for the recipe I can't wait to try it.
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    1. You will cut 2 tbsp butter into chunks and place in the freezer while you get everything else ready. Then add the butter in last when you add the apples and shake. Then freeze. Hope this helps!
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  17. So when you go to make this pie, you just thaw the apples and put them in a crust? You don't add any liquid? This recipe sounds too good to be true! Haha
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      1. I was wondering whether there would be to much liquid?? In the summer i picked a few bushels of apples from my brother in laws tree and i made apple pear butter with a lot of it but then i froze a few bags of sliced apples for apple crisps and a couple of weeks ago i grab a bag out for some fried apples with pancakes and i couldn't believe just how much liquid was in the bag with the apples...! I guess the liquid and sugar would turn into a thick syrup? Sorry we just went apple picking and now i have 3 bushels hah so i am now rushing around trying to figure out what to do with them all!! I have sliced apples, apple butter and apple sauce so when i came across this i was super excited?!? :)
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  18. Tip, Place filled freezer bag in pie tin to freeze. Remove tin once frozen. When ready to bake, prepare crust and place frozen filling in pastry lined tin. Cover with top crust and bake as usual.
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  20. How would it work to vacuum pack this pie filling? And also, also, my apples are small so how many cups of apples for one pie?
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  22. Hi! I do this myself except with a few I put the bags with apples in the pie pan that I will be using to make a pie Then after it has frozen just remove the clean pie pan from the freezer. When the time comes to make a pie just remove the bag and place in the unbaked pie shell. Top with a oatmeal crumble. Note: make sure there is lots of apples as they mush down somewhat when baking!
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  23. My daughter in law and I have done the apple pie filling last year made great pies. this year instead of putting mixture in bag and mixing we put the mixture in a bowl and then folded the apple in the mixture with a rubber spatula works much better not handling the apples so much.
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  26. I've seen some recipes that call for light brown sugar. Have you ever tried the recipe with light brown sugar, and if so did you what was your thoughts compared to the White sugar and how much did you?
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  27. I'm concerned about the amount of sugar and flour? Generally my recipe calls for 1/4 cup sugar and 2 tbs flour, would this be more due to freezing?
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  28. Love, love, love this recipe. I just put 10 apple pie bags in the freezer, it took less than two hours, with my husband helping! So easy. I tested it by making a pie with your recipe, delicious! Thank you
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  29. I made my first pie with ur freezer pie recipe my pie was very runny i followed the recipes thawed the bag completely & put in my pie crust & to oven it never set was like cinnamon water it had great flavor tho
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    1. I just made mine for Thanksgiving and it, also, was very runny. I kept poring the juice from the sheet pan back in the center hole. The syrup that my son didn't try to eat. Maybe I didn't crimp enough? Also, I was beginning to think my glass pie plate had a crack in it but it didn't. Tasted very good but next time I freeze filling I will try a recipe that cooks it first. I don't know but it's worth a try.
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  30. Looks pretty easy but kind of apples do u use certain kinds are better for pies! I hate when they mush up and there’s to much juice! I like apples to hold there shape when cooked in pie and that the juice thickens!
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