Make the most of apples you preserved in the fall with this Easy Freezer Apple Pie, a cozy recipe that turns frozen cubed apples into a warm, comforting dessert with minimal prep. Toss the apples with fragrant warm spices to create a flavorful filling that comes together quickly straight from the freezer. Fill a premade frozen pie shell and finish it with a buttery crumble topping for a rustic texture that bakes up beautifully golden. Serve this simple, seasonal pie whenever you’re craving homemade apple pie without the extra work of peeling and slicing fresh apples.
Recipe at a glance
- Recipe: Easy Freezer Apple Pie
- Serves: 6
- Total Time: 1h10min
- Difficulty: Easy
- Key Ingredients: Frozen cubed apples, Premade deep-dish pie crust
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Ingredients
Simplify your baking routine by using ingredients, like a premade frozen pie shell and cubed frozen apples, eliminating the need to peel or slice fresh fruit. Save time in the kitchen by starting with apples that are already prepped and ready to toss with warm spices and finish with a simple crumble topping, making it easy to enjoy homemade apple pie with minimal effort.
- Deep-dish Frozen Pie Shell
- Frozen cubed apples
- Brown Sugar
- All Purpose Flour
- Corn Starch
- Cinnamon
- Nutmeg
- Lemon Juice
- Vanilla Extract
- Salt
- Unsalted Butter
See recipe card for quantities.
How to freeze cubed apples
Freezing cubed apples is a simple way to preserve fresh apples for baking throughout the year. Start by peeling (optional), coring, and cutting the apples into even cubes, then toss them lightly with lemon juice to help prevent browning. Spread the cubes in a single layer on a baking sheet and freeze until firm before transferring them to a freezer-safe bag or container for longer storage. Keep the apples frozen for up to 8–10 months and use them directly from the freezer in pies, crisps, muffins, or casseroles without thawing first.
How to make a Freezer Apple Pie
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and place the frozen pie shell on a lined baking sheet.
- Combine frozen apple cubes, brown sugar, granulated sugar, flour, corn starch, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and vanilla, in a large bowl. Toss until evenly coated.
- Transfer the apple mixture into the frozen pie shell and spread evenly. Lightly press down on the filling to help compact it inside the pie shell.
- Mix flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt in a bowl. Cut in the cold butter until the mixture forms coarse crumbs. Sprinkle the crumble evenly over the apples.
- Loosely tent the pie with foil (do not press it down onto the topping).
Bake for 35 minutes to allow the apples to soften and release their juices without over-browning the crumble. Remove the foil and continue baking for 15–25 minutes, until the topping is golden and the filling is bubbling in the center.
5. Let the pie cool 30–45 minutes before slicing so the filling thickens properly.
TIP: This two-stage bake works especially well with frozen apple cubes, because they release more moisture early in baking and need extra protected time before the topping finishes browning.
How to store the baked pie
Let the baked Easy Freezer Apple Pie cool completely at room temperature before covering it loosely to preserve the crisp crumble topping. Store the pie at room temperature for up to 1 day or refrigerate it for up to 4 days to keep the filling fresh and flavorful. Reheat slices in a 350°F (175°C) oven until warmed through to help restore the crisp texture of the topping. Freeze the fully baked pie or individual slices in an airtight container for up to 2 months, then thaw in the refrigerator overnight before reheating for best results.
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Recipe
Easy Freezer Apple Pie
Ingredients
- 1 piece Deep Dish Frozen Pie Shell
Apple Pie Filling
- 4 cup Frozen Cubed Apples
- ½ cup Brown Sugar
- 3 tablespoon All Purpose Flour
- 1 tablespoon Corn Starch
- 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon Nutmeg optional
- 2 teaspoon Lemon Juice
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
Crumble Topping
- ¾ cup All Purpose Flour
- ½ cup Brown Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon Salt
- 6 tablespoon Unsalted Butter cold
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and place the frozen pie shell on a lined baking sheet.
- Combine frozen apple cubes, brown sugar, granulated sugar, flour, corn starch, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and vanilla, in a large bowl. Toss until evenly coated.
- Transfer the apple mixture into the frozen pie shell and spread evenly. Lightly press down on the filling to help compact it inside the pie shell.
- Mix flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt in a bowl. Cut in the cold butter until the mixture forms coarse crumbs. Sprinkle the crumble evenly over the apples.
- Loosely tent the pie with foil (do not press it down onto the topping).Bake for 35 minutes to allow the apples to soften and release their juices without over-browning the crumble. Remove the foil and continue baking for 15–25 minutes, until the topping is golden and the filling is bubbling in the center.
- Let the pie cool 30–45 minutes before slicing so the filling thickens properly.
