Frozen Apple Pie Filling

When you have an abundance of apples, one way you can use them is to make apple pie filling and freeze it for later.

KITCHEN TOOLS

Cutting board or mat

Apple peeler

Apple corer/slicer

Wooden Spoon

Compost bucket

Paring knife

Large container for water and lemon juice

Sieve

Drain bucket or bowl

Towels

Measuring cups

Measuring spoons

Bowl

Dough cutter

Spoon

Large bowl

Large spoon

Gallon size freezer bags

Bowl scraper

SUPPLIES

2-1/2# Apples

Water

1 tsp Lemon juice

1/2 C White sugar

1/2 C packed Brown sugar

2 Tbsp Flour

1 Tsp Cinnamon

Dash Salt

After washing the apples, peel them and remove any bad spots. Core and slice them and then slice each chunk in half to make them thinner. When removing the core from the corer/slicer, use the small end of a wooden spoon, NOT YOUR FINGER. Place the slices in a bucket or bowl of water with a teaspoon of lemon juice in it. The lemon juice will help prevent the slices from browning.

Combine the sugars, flour, cinnamon, and salt in a bowl and thoroughly mix them. Drain the apple slices in the sieve and then spread them loosely on a towel and blot the tops with a second towel to remove most of the water. Transfer the slices to a large bowl and add the sugar mix. Stir well but gently, to coat all of the slices with the mix. Transfer the coated apples to a gallon freezer bag and freeze.

Later this year get out a bag of the slices and let them thaw. Let them get to room temperature before adding them to your crust and baking.