Apple Pie Filling

This homemade apple pie filling recipe lets you treat your family with pies year-round.

Preparation Details

Prep Time: 20 mins

Cook Time: 20 mins

Total Time: 2 hrs 40 mins

Servings: 40

Ingredients

• 18 cups thinly sliced apples
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 10 cups water
• 4 ½ cups white sugar
• 1 cup cornstarch
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg

Steps

1. Gather the ingredients.
2. Place apples in a bowl. Toss apples with lemon juice in a large bowl and set aside.
3. Pour water into a Dutch oven over medium heat. Combine sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, salt, and nutmeg in a bowl; add to water, stir well, and bring to a boil. Boil for 2 minutes, constantly stirring.
4. Add apples and return to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until apples are tender, 6 to 8 minutes. Cool for 30 minutes.
5. Ladle into 5 freezer containers, leaving 1/2 inch of headspace. Cool at room temperature no longer than 1 1/2 hours. Seal and freeze. Can be stored for up to 12 months.
6. Enjoy!