Best 6 Preserved Apple Pie Filling Recipes

CLASSIC APPLE PIE WITH PRECOOKED APPLE FILLING

Steps:

• Combine flour, sugar, and salt in a food processor by pulsing a few times. Add the very cold butter cubes (2 sticks, equivalent to 1 cup) and pulse a few times until a pea-size coarse meal forms. Add the buttermilk and run the food processor continuously for several seconds until a dough forms. At first, it will look like it's not coming together but it will.
• Transfer onto a non-floured clean surface. Press to form a dough. Divide the dough in half. Roll each half into balls and flatten into thick disks. Wrap each disk with plastic wrap and chill in the fridge for at least 1 hour or overnight. Before using, let it sit on the counter for 15 minutes to slightly soften it.
• Peel apples and cut out the core. Then cut into 1/4 inch slices. They should all be cut to the same size for even cooking.
• In a large deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon unsalted butter and add the sliced apples, brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, salt, lemon juice and lemon zest. Cook, stirring for about 10-15 minutes until apples have slightly softened but not lost their shape.
• Sift and sprinkle 1-2 tablespoons cornstarch and mix (start with 1 tablespoon and add more if needed. The amount of cornstarch depends on the amount of juices released by the apples). Bring to a simmer and cook for an additional 3-5 minutes until juices thicken. If not thick enough, add more cornstarch little by little, stirring. Note: sifting the cornstarch beforehand prevents clumps from forming.
• Set aside and let cool at room temperature. Tip: to speed up the cooling process, transfer the apple filling to a large shallow bowl or a large pan.
• After the filling has cooled down, preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
• Cut remaining 1 tablespoon of cold butter into small cubes. Set aside.
• Get a 9-inch round pie pan ready. Roll out the dough to a 12-inch circle using a rolling pin on a floured surface to about ¼ inch thick. Repeat for the second disk.
• Transfer dough to a 9-inch pie pan. Fill with the cooled apple pie filling and dot with the remaining 1 tablespoon butter cut into small cubes. Cover the pie with the second rolled out dough. Trim any overhang or excess dough. Seal edges with a fork or with your fingers. Make a few slits at the top to let the steam escape. Alternatively, you can make a lattice pattern. For instructions, see the "How to Make a Lattice Pie Crust" above.
• If you made a lattice top, refrigerate the pie for about 15-20 minutes. If you did not, skip this step.
• Make the egg wash by whisking the egg with heavy cream or milk. Brush the pie dough with egg wash and sprinkle with coarse sugar if desired.
• Place pie on a large baking sheet and bake for 25 minutes at 400 degrees F. Remove pie from oven and put a pie crust shield or cover edges with foil. Lower oven temperature to 375 F and bake for an additional 30-35 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.
• Let it cool on a wire rack for 3 hours before serving. Trust me, if you cut into it before it has cooled down, it will fall apart (been there, done that). Enjoy!

PRESERVED APPLE PIE FILLING

Steps:

• 1. Peel, core, and slice apples; add lemon juice, toss to coat. In a large pan, mix sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt; add water and mix well. Over medium heat bring to a boil and cook until thick and bubbly. Stir frequently to prevent scorching. Remove from heat. Pack the sliced apples into hot canning jars, leaving a 3/4 inch headspace. Fill jars with hot syrup and gently remove air bubbles. Wipe rim and seal with hot sterile lid and ring; process in a Hot water bath canner for 20 minutes. Remove jars; let cool overnight; label and keep in a dark cool place until ready to use. Enjoy!!! Makes 6 quarts

EASY APPLE CRISP WITH PIE FILLING

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Spread pie filling in an 8x8 inch baking dish. Sprinkle with cinnamon and nutmeg.
• Cream together margarine and sugar. Cut in flour with a pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle mixture over pie filling.
• Bake in preheated oven 20 minutes, until topping is brown and crisp and filling is hot and bubbly.

PRESERVED APPLE PIE FILLING

Steps:

• Set a large pot of water to boil.
• Pour 1/2 cup lemon juice into a large bowl.
• Peel, core, and slice apples - dropping the slices into the bowl of lemon juice to keep them from browning.
• When done preparing the apples, add the slices to the boiling water and blanch for 1 minute.
• Turn off the heat, drain the pot, and return the slices to the pot to keep them warm.
• In a large saucepan, combine sugar, starch, cinnamon, and apple juice.
• Add 2 1/2 cups water and bring to a boil over medium heat.
• Lower heat and simmer for 1-2 minutes.
• Stir in the remaining cup of lemon juice and fold in the apple slices. Stir until warm.
• Ladle the mixture into clean jars leaving 1" headspace.
• Remove any air bubbles and wipe rims clean.
• Process the jars in a canning bath for 25 minutes.

CANNED APPLE PIE FILLING

Steps:

• in a large pan, mix sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon and nutmeg. Add salt and water and mix well. Bring to a boil and cook until thick and bubbly. Remove from heat and add lemon juice and food coloring.
• Sterilize canning jars, lids and rings by boiling them in a large pot of water.
• Peel, core, and slice apples. Pack the sliced apples into hot canning jars, leaving a 1/2 inch headspace.
• Fill jars with hot syrup, and gently remove air bubbles with a knife.
• Put lids on and process in a water bath canner for 20 minutes.

ALL-STAR APPLE PIE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°. In a large bowl, combine pie filling, lemon juice and cinnamon; spoon into pastry shell. In a small bowl, combine the flour and brown sugar; cut in butter until crumbly. Stir in nuts, oats and coconut; sprinkle over pie filling. , Bake at 400° for 12-15 minutes or until topping is golden brown, covering edges loosely with foil to prevent overbrowning if necessary. Cool on a wire rack.