MAKE-AHEAD FRUIT PIE FILLING

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Finally an answer to the question that has been around OAMC for awhile. A frozen filling for pies. This is from "The Clever Cook's Kitchen Handbook by David Joachim.

Provided by tasb395

Categories     Pie

Time 15m

Yield 1 9 inch pie

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 lbs fruit
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon or 1/2 teaspoon other flavoring
2 tablespoons cornstarch

Steps:

  • Trim fruit of peels, stems, leaves and seeds. Cut into 1/2" wedges or chunks and place in a large skillet.
  • Add butter, sugar lemon juice, and cinnamon. Cook over medium heat until fruit starts to soften and release it juices, about 4 minutes.
  • Add more sugar if necessary. Do not overcook.
  • Cool the filling. Mix in cornstarch.
  • Spoon into a zipper-lock plastic bag and refrigerate up to 2 weeks or freeze up to 4 months.
  • Thaw and pour into a 9" pie shell.
  • Bake at 375°F until filling is bubbly and crust in lightly browned, 25-35 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 655.8, Fat 23.1, SaturatedFat 14.6, Cholesterol 61.1, Sodium 165.4, Carbohydrate 116, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 100.1, Protein 0.3

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