FREEZER APPLE PIE FILLING

Ingredients:

6 lbs. apples
2 c. sugar
1/4 c. all purpose flour
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
2 tbsp. lemon juice

Directions:

Wash, peel, core and slice apples. Place apples in soaking solution (1 tablespoons salt, 1 tablespoon vinegar, 2 quarts water to prevent darkening).

Combine sugar, flour, and spices. Rinse and drain apples; stir into sugar mixture. Let stand until juice begins to thicken. Place 2 pints of apple mixture into freezer container. Seal and freeze.

TO BAKE: Place 2 pints pie filling into a 9 inch double crust pastry. Cut vents in top. Bake on baking sheet 40 minutes at 425 degrees.