Freezer Peach Pie Filling and Pie Freezing Method |
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Prep Time: 120 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 120 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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This method will work perfectly every time! If you follow this recipe and do not change any ingredient amounts, you will have perfect peach pies all year round! You can omit the nutmeg if desired though, I like to add it in for an extra flavor boost! Use only quick-cooking tapioca for this, Fruit Fresh can be found at any major supermarket. Ingredients:
9 lbs fresh peaches |
2 teaspoons fruit fresh (fruit preservative) |
3 1/2 cups sugar |
1/2 cup quick-cooking tapioca, plus |
2 tablespoons quick-cooking tapioca |
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice |
1 teaspoon salt |
4 aluminum foil, pie plates |
1 (9 inch) pie crusts |
4 tablespoons cold butter, cut into pieces |
1 teaspoon cinnamon |
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg |
Directions:
1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
2. Using a paring knife score the peaches with an X into the skins only.
3. Carefully drop the peaches into the boiling water; for about 30 seconds to 1 minute. Using a slotted spoon remove the peaches to a large bowl of ice water for 1 minute (the skins should slip off easily, if not place them back into the boiling water for 30 seconds).
4. Slice the peaches then put them into a large bowl; sprinkle with Fruit Fresh and sugar; toss to combine.
5. Stir in the tapioca, lemon juice and salt; mix well to combine.
6. Line 4 foil pie plates with heavy foil or freezer paper, placing a piece of plastic wrap over the foil.
7. Put 4-5 cups of peach filling into each pan, then loosely fold wrapping around the pie; freeze until firm.
8. When the filling is frozen solid remove from pans and wrap tightly, then return to freezer until ready to use.
9. ON PIE BAKING DAY; for each pie place one frozen pie filling in a unbaked 9-inch pie shell, then add in 4 tablespoons butter pieces (1/4-cup) then sprinkle with cinnamon and nutmeg.
10. Top the pie with an additional prepared pie crust; seal well, then flute as desired.
11. Bake for about 50-60 minutes in a 375 degree oven.
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