Apple Pies For The Freezer
It is so nice to be able to have these prepared frozen pies waiting for you to bake and serve within an hour's notice. I like to mix my favorite apples, cortlands and granny smith, for this recipe. The brine will keep the apples from turning in this easy recipe.
Steps
Make the crust recipe in 2 separate bowls.
Using an electric mixer , mix first three ingredients until the texture resembles course meal.
Beat one egg in a 1 cup measuring cup.
Fill cup with water to make 1 full cup.
Add to flour mixture.
Mix well , chill for 15 minutes.
For each batch , divide dough 5 ways.
Roll out 5 crusts on a floured surface.
Place bottom crusts in 5 pie tins.
Filling: add apples , sugar , cinnamon nutmeg.
Roll out 5 more crusts on floured surface.
Top pies with crusts.
Crimp to seal.
Place in ziplock bags.
Seal and freeze.
To bake: place frozen pie on a baking sheet in a 350 degree f preheated oven.
Bake 1 hour.
Ingredients
tart apples, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, flour, salt, lard, egg