Freezer Peach Pie Filling

 

INGREDIENTS

• 6-8 fresh peaches, peeled, pitted and sliced
• 1/3 cup brown sugar
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• ziplock freezer bags
• pie crust dough (homemade or store-bought)

directions

1. Place sliced peaches in a large bowl, then add in brown and white sugar, flour, lemon juice, cinnamon and nutmeg. Toss everything together until evenly coated.
2. Pour filling into freezer bag, carefully squeeze out excess air, then seal tightly.
3. Place freezer bag into a standard pie dish and place dish in freezer for at least 4 hours, or until frozen.
4. Remove pie dish and repeat with as many fillings as desired, stacking frozen fillings in freezer until ready to use.

to bake pie

1. When ready to bake, preheat oven to 400º F.
2. Place pie crust in pie dish, trimming off excess dough. Remove freezer filling from freezer (it can be frozen or thawed) and place or pour into pie dish.
3. Cover with remaining pie dough. Trim edges of pie dough, leaving a small overhang, then crimp edges as desired. Use a fork or paring knife to create steam vents in the center of pie dough, then place pie dish in oven.
4. Bake for 45-50 minutes (if filling is thawed) or 60-70 minutes (if frozen), until center is bubbling. Place aluminum foil or silicone guards if crust becomes too brown. 
5. Remove from oven and let cool before serving. Serve warm with vanilla or peach ice cream.