It’s a great feeling when you are able to make a wonderful recipe on-the-fly; especially when all you have to do is pull yummy homemade pie filling out of your freezer. Nothing against the canned versions, but I always feel like I am cheating when I use them. When the fall and summer fruits are plenty I buy in bulk, prepare, and freeze them. See my previous post for procedures on making pie fillings.
Or if you are really feeling adventurous can it yourself.
I prefer the freezer method. Pre-measure out the amount you need for pies and ladle into freezer bags. Please let it cool first… learn from others mistakes. I even keep some in smaller freezer bags to have when I want something sweet just need a spoonful or two.
And don’t even start thinking “but I don’t have a need for pie filling unless I am making pies”. I promise you will find ways to use it. Top pancakes, waffles, and ice-cream for a special treat.
Here are some of my favorites. Just substitute your homemade filling when the recipe calls for canned. Most of these recipes call for apple, but use any fruit you like.
What ways do you use pie filling?
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I would have never thought to freeze pie filling but that totally makes sense. Otherwise you end up in the middle of December really craving blueberry pie and there is not a tasty blueberry anywhere in sight.
I think putting it on top of waffles and pancakes is an awesome idea. Delicious.