Essential Foods You Should Always Have in the Freezer

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Fruit Pie Filling

The next time you need to come up with a dessert stat, make sure you have some frozen pie filling in stock! It's easy to prepare and best of all, it can bake from frozen, making it a true last-minute dessert saver. All you have to do is combine all the ingredients for the fruit pie filling, then line a pie pan with a layer of foil and plastic wrap. Pour the pie filling onto the plastic wrap, then pull it over tightly, and do the same with the foil. Set in the freezer for eight hours, then remove the pan. Stored this way in the freezer, it will last up to three months.

When ready to use, unwrap the pie filling, and pour the contents into your uncooked pie crust in a pie pan. Add the top crust, slitting the top in several spots to let steam escape. Then bake in the oven at 375°F until the crust is golden brown, and the filling is hot and bubbly. This should take between 75 to 90 minutes.