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Apple Pie Filling

Thursday, January 1, 2009

Ingredients:

  • 5 cups thinly sliced apples
  • 3 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 1-1/2 cups white sugar
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 3 cups water

Directions:

In a large bowl, toss apples with lemon juice and set aside. Add water into a large pot over medium heat. Combine sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, salt and nutmeg. Add to water, stir well, and bring to a boil for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.

Add apples and return to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer until apples are tender, about 6 to 8 minutes. Cool for 30 minutes.

Place into freezer containers, leaving 1/2 inch headspace. Cool at room temperature no longer than 1 1/2 hours. Seal and freeze, can be stored for up to 12 months.

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