🍏 Homemade Apple Pie Filling Recipe 🍏

Posted by BMA24

This Homemade Apple Pie Filling is sweet, spiced, and perfect for any apple pie or dessert. It’s easy to make with just a few simple ingredients and can be used for pies, crumbles, or as a topping for pancakes and ice cream!

📋 Ingredients:

  • 6 cups apples (about 6-7 medium apples), peeled, cored, and sliced 🍏
  • 1 cup granulated sugar 🍬
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar 🍬
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch 🌾
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 🌿
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 🌰
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves (optional) 🌿
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt 🧂
  • 2 cups water 💧
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice 🍋
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 🌿

📝 Instructions:

1. Prepare the Apples:

  1. Peel and slice the apples:
  • Peel, core, and slice the apples into thin wedges. You can use any variety of apples, but Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Fuji work best for pie filling.

2. Make the Filling:

  1. Combine the dry ingredients:
  • In a large saucepan, whisk together the granulated sugar, brown sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves (if using), and salt.
  1. Add water and cook:
  • Slowly add the water to the dry ingredients, whisking to combine. Cook the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens and starts to bubble (about 2-3 minutes).
  1. Add the apples:
  • Stir in the sliced apples, making sure they’re evenly coated with the thickened mixture.
  1. Simmer the filling:
  • Reduce the heat to low and simmer the apples for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the apples are tender but not mushy.
  1. Add lemon juice and vanilla:
  • Once the apples are tender, stir in the lemon juice and vanilla extract for extra flavor.

3. Cool the Filling:

  1. Cool and store:
  • Remove the apple pie filling from the heat and let it cool completely. Use it immediately in a pie or dessert, or store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

4. Serve:

  1. Use the filling:
  • Use this Homemade Apple Pie Filling for apple pie, apple crisp, turnovers, or as a topping for pancakes, waffles, or ice cream!

⏱️ Preparation Time: 10 minutes
⏱️ Cooking Time: 15 minutes
⏱️ Total Time: 25 minutes
🍽️ Servings: Fills one 9-inch pie
🔥 Calories: Approximately 100-120 kcal per serving

This Homemade Apple Pie Filling is packed with warm spices and sweet apple flavor, making it the perfect addition to any dessert! 🍏🥧🍂