Freezer Apple Pie Filling

When the weather starts to cool down the idea of baking and spending time in the kitchen sounds new and exciting again.  It is time to put away the outdoor grill and get back into the school routine, prepare for the winter months, and get excited about the upcoming holidays. 

Freezer Apple Pie Filling (click for our favorite recipe) has been one of our family FALL favorites the last few years.  It's simple to make, tastes amazing, freezes wonderfully, and makes for a great treat during the winter months.

Apples are in season and ready to be picked or purchased.  Choose 6 to 7 pounds (24 cups of sliced apples) of your favorite apple variety ... Mom recommends Gala ... from the local farm, the grocery store, your backyard, or (if your lucky) from a friend or neighbor that is willing to give them away.

 We decided that it was well worth the investment to purchase an apple peeler, corer, and slicer.
 (Utah Friends we purchased one at our local Harmon's Grocery Store for around $30.)

Peel, slice, core, and then cut your apples.  Toss them with lemon juice and set to the side.

 Mix remaining ingredients in your large sauce pan over medium heat.
Bring to a boil and Stir constantly for 2 minutes.  

 Add apple mixture and bring back to a boil then reduce heat and simmer until apples are tender and sauce has thickened.  (About 6 to 8 minutes).  Cool for 30 minutes.

We added 5 to 6 cups of apple filling to a Ziploc gallon size bag.  We were able to get 4 to 5 bags out of one recipe.  Freeze laying flat and then thaw to use in your favorite apple crisp or apple pie recipe.

DELISH ... HAPPY FALL!