Best 3 Make Ahead Fruit Pie Filling Recipes
In the realm of delightful desserts, fruit pies stand tall with their irresistible allure. Whether it's a classic apple pie or a vibrant berry tart, the combination of sweet, juicy fruits enveloped in a flaky crust is simply irresistible. While the prospect of creating homemade fruit pie filling may seem daunting at first, with a little forethought and planning, you can have luscious, make-ahead pie fillings at your fingertips, ready to transform your pies into masterpieces. Discover the art of preparing make-ahead fruit pie fillings – a convenient and flavorful way to enjoy the taste of homemade baked goods whenever the craving strikes.
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MAKE-AHEAD FRUIT PIE FILLING
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
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
SUMMER PIE ANYTIME (MAKE-AHEAD FRUIT PIE FILLING)
This is a make-ahead pie filling from freezer to oven. Great way to use fresh apricots or peaches, This way you will have a fresh fruit pie in the middle of winter. Note: To thicken this filling, use a basic ratio of 1 tablespoon of flour for every 2 cups apricots. Peaches may be juicer; for very juicy fruit, increase flour to 1 tablespoon per cup of peaches. The recipe comes from Sunset.com.
Provided by Barb G.
Categories Dessert
Time 1h50m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cut each of the apricots lengthwise into quarters (sixths if they're very large), discarding pits, (if using peaches, peel them and cut into thin wedges). You should have about 8 cups fruit total.
- In a large bowl, gently mix fruit, 1/2 cup sugar, 1/4 cup flour (see note), lemon juice, cinnamon, and salt; Taste fruit and add more sugar if desired (up to 3/4 cup total).
- Line a 9-inch pie pan with 20-inch-long sheet of foil (there should be about 5 inches of overhang on each side of the pan); Line the foil with a 20-inch-long piece of plastic wrap.
- Pour fruit into plastic wrap; pull edges together and fold over to seal; then repeat to seal foil over plastic.
- Freeze up to 3 months, removing from pie pan, after filling is hard, about 8 hours.
- From freezer to oven:.
- To bake pie, unwrap frozen filling and place in a 9-inch pie pan lined with an unbaked crust; cover with top crust, crimp edges to seal, cut small slits in top to vent.
- Place on foil lined baking sheet, for easy clean-up, Bake pie in a 375°F oven or convection until top crust is browned and filling is bubbling in the center,1 1/4 to 1 1/2 hours (if crust gets brown before filling is bubbling, cover loosely with foil).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 193.9, Fat 0.9, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 99.3, Carbohydrate 46.3, Fiber 4.8, Sugar 37.8, Protein 3.7
FREEZE AHEAD PEACH PIE FILLING
To make peach pie even during the winter, I use this simple recipe. It also makes it easier when I have guests to prepare a quick and easy dessert.-Mary Ellen Thomas, Greer, South Carolina
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h20m
Yield 4 pies, 24-32 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine all ingredients. Let stand for 15 minutes. Line four 9-in. pie pans with foil. Add fruit mixture and level; place in freezer until frozen solid. When frozen, close foil, sealing well to prevent freezer burn. Remove from pans and stack in freezer until ready to use. , To bake, remove frozen peaches from the foil and place in an unbaked pie shell. Cover with top crust and seal. Brush with melted butter and cover crust edges with foil. Bake at 400° for 50 minutes. Remove foil and continue to bake about 20 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 136 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 56mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
Tips:
- Choose fruits that are ripe and in season. This will ensure the best flavor and texture in your pie filling.
- Use a variety of fruits. This will give your pie filling a more complex flavor and texture.
- Don't overcook the fruit. Overcooked fruit will be mushy and lose its flavor.
- Allow the pie filling to cool completely before using it. This will help prevent the pie crust from becoming soggy.
- If you're making a fruit pie ahead of time, store the pie filling in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. You can also freeze the pie filling for up to 6 months.
Conclusion:
Making fruit pie filling ahead of time is a great way to save time and ensure that you always have delicious fruit pie on hand. By following these tips, you can make the best fruit pie filling that will be sure to impress your family and friends.
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