Apple Pies For The Freezer Recipe

Ingredients for Apple Pies For The Freezer

• Tart Apples
• ¾ cup granulated sugar
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• ½ tsp ground nutmeg
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp salt
• Lard
• 1 large egg

How to Make Apple Pies For The Freezer

1. **Make the Crust:** In two separate bowls, prepare your favorite pie crust recipe (see notes for suggestions).
2. **Combine Dry Ingredients:** In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, combine 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 1 tsp salt, and 1 cup (2 sticks) cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes. Mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
3. **Add Wet Ingredients:** In a measuring cup, whisk together 1 large egg and enough cold water to reach the 1-cup mark.
4. **Combine and Chill:** Add the egg-water mixture to the flour mixture and mix until just combined. Cover the bowl and chill for at least 15 minutes.
5. **Divide and Roll:** Divide the dough into 10 equal portions (approximately 1/2 cup each). On a lightly floured surface, roll out 5 portions into 12-inch circles for the bottom crusts.
6. **Assemble Bottom Crusts:** Gently place each bottom crust into a 9-inch pie plate. Trim and crimp the edges.
7. **Prepare Filling:** In a large bowl, combine 6 cups peeled, cored, and thinly sliced apples (a mix of Granny Smith and Cortland recommended), ¾ cup granulated sugar, 2 tbsp all-purpose flour, 1 tsp ground cinnamon, ½ tsp ground nutmeg, and ¼ tsp ground allspice.
8. **Fill the Pies:** Evenly distribute the apple filling among the 5 bottom crusts.
9. **Top Crusts:** Roll out the remaining 5 dough portions into 12-inch circles. Top each pie with a crust.
10. **Seal and Crimp:** Crimp the edges of the top and bottom crusts to seal. Cut slits in the top crust to allow steam to escape.
11. **Freeze:** Place each assembled pie in a separate freezer-safe zip-top bag. Seal tightly and freeze for up to 3 months.
12. **Bake from Frozen:** Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the frozen pie on a baking sheet. Bake for 60-75 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.