Appledelicious Pie Filling Recipe

Ingredients for Appledelicious Pie Filling

• 6 cups peeled, cored, and sliced apples (about 6-8 medium apples)
• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• Cinnamon
• Nutmeg
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice

How to Make Appledelicious Pie Filling

1. Wash, peel, core, and slice 6-8 medium apples into 1/4-inch thick slices.
2. To prevent browning, immediately toss apple slices with 1 tablespoon of lemon juice.
3. In a large saucepan, whisk together 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar, 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg, and 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice.
4. Add the prepared apple slices to the sugar mixture and gently stir to combine.
5. Let the mixture stand for 30 minutes to allow the apples to release their juices.
6. Stir in the remaining 1 tablespoon of lemon juice.
7. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the mixture thickens and the apples are tender (about 15-20 minutes).
8. Ladle the hot pie filling into sterilized canning jars or freezer-safe containers, leaving 1/2-inch headspace.
9. Cool completely at room temperature (no more than 2 hours).
10. Seal jars or containers, label, and freeze for up to 3 months. Alternatively, process in a boiling water bath for 15-25 minutes for long-term storage (follow Ball Blue Book guidelines for proper canning procedures).
11. For immediate use in a pie, bake at 425°F (220°C) for 15 minutes, then reduce heat to 350°F (175°C) for 30 more minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.