Freezer Pie Filling

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With this clever recipe, you 'll make a delicious fruit pie filling that goes from freezer directly into the waiting pie shell. The recipe can be doubled or tripled, and you can choose your favorite fruit.

INGREDIENTS (for 8 servings):

PREPARATION:

  • Line 8 inch pie plate with heavy foil or freezer wrap letting it extend 5 inches beyond rim. Add the 1 quart filling.
  • Loosely cover filling with the lining foil or paper. Freeze until firm. When firm, remove from pie plate and wrap tightly. Return frozen pie filling to freezer.
  • To prepare pie for baking: For each pie prepare a two crust pastry. Line 9 inch pie plate with pastry. Remove freezer wrap from frozen shaped pie filling. Place in pastry lined 9 inch pan. Dot with 1 tablespoon butter and, if desired, sprinkle with cinnamon. Adjust top crust and finish pie as usual. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for about 1 hour or until syrup boils with heavy bubbles that do not burst.
  • Note: With such fruits as peaches, pears or cherries, stir about 1/2 teaspoon ascorbic acid into sugar before combining with fruit.


  • Baking pie is a rather straightforward technique, but a few tips can only help to make your pies come out looking and tasting perfect!