In this apple pie recipe we are adding a little flour to thicken the pie mixture but we're also relying on the natural pectin that exists in apples.
Apple Pie Filling
This is my mom's recipe for apple pie (i've even successfully made it a few times!) you can make the crust or you can use a premade one.
Recipe Summary Apple Pie Filling
Freezer apple pie filling. With this recipe, you can treat your family with pies year-round.Ingredients | Apple Pie Recipe Cartoon
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
Directions
In a large bowl, toss apples with lemon juice and set aside. 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, 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.
Ladle into 5 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.
