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Freshly made apple pie filling simmering in a pan with cinnamon and sugar, showing its glossy caramelized texture.

Apple Pie Filling

Olivia Carter
Forget canned. This is a sweet, spiced, and perfect apple treat that you manage.. Use for pie, tarts, or ice cream.
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15 minutes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cool Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
COST $6–$8
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword apple pie filling
Servings 9 inch pie
Calories 120 kcal

Equipment

  • Large saucepan or Dutch oven
  • Whisk

Ingredients
  

  • 6-7 cups peeled, sliced tart apples 
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • 2 Tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp nutmeg 
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 1 ½ cups water or apple juice
  • 1 Tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 Tbsp butter

Instructions
 

  • Mix sugars, cornstarch, spices, salt, and water.
  • Boil for 2 minutes until thickened.
  • Add butter, lemon juice, and apples. Simmer for 8–10 minutes until tender-crisp.
  • Cool before filling your pie.

Notes

For firmer filling, mix cornstarch and tapioca. Can be canned if you’re feeling ambitious.

Nutrition (per 1/2 cup)

Calories: ~120kcal, Fat: 2g, Carbs: 27g, Protein: 0g