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Apple Pie Filling Recipe

Apple Pie Filling Recipe


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  • Author: Emma
  • Total Time: 27 minutes
  • Yield: About 4 cups filling 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This homemade apple pie filling is the perfect balance of sweet and tart, with warm spices adding a cozy flavor to any pie. Make it ahead for easy pie-making or use it as a topping for ice cream or pancakes!


Ingredients

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For the Filling:

  • 6 cups peeled and sliced apples (such as Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or a mix)
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

Instructions

  1. Toss Apples: In a large bowl, toss the sliced apples with lemon juice to prevent browning.
  2. Make Filling: In a saucepan, whisk sugars, cornstarch, spices, salt, and water until smooth. Boil, then simmer until thick.
  3. Cook Apples: Add apples, cook until tender but not mushy. Stir in butter until melted.
  4. Cool: Let filling cool completely before using or storing.

Notes

  • This filling can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
  • Thaw in the fridge before using.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/2 cup
  • Calories: 120
  • Sugar: 24g
  • Sodium: 20mg
  • Fat: 2g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 1g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 0g
  • Cholesterol: 5mg