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Apple Pie Filling

Apple Pie Filling

This Apple Pie Filling is a versatile and delicious addition to your baking, made with fresh apples and spices.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 4 cups
Calories 475 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Skillet
  • whisk

Ingredients
  

Apples and Sugars

  • 8 medium apples peeled, cored, and sliced (3 pounds, 1.35kg)
  • cup lemon juice (80mL)
  • cup granulated sugar (133g)
  • cup brown sugar light or dark (140g)
  • ½ cup unsalted butter (113g)
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 6 tablespoons cornstarch
  • ½ cup water (120mL)

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • In a large mixing bowl, toss the apples with the lemon juice.
  • Add the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and cinnamon, then toss to combine.
  • In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Add the apples and cook, stirring, until the sugar dissolves and the mixture begins to simmer about 2 minutes.
  • Cover, reduce the heat to medium-low, and cook until the apples soften and release most of their juices, about 7 minutes.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water. Add it to the apples and continue cooking, stirring frequently, for 1 to 2 minutes, until the mixture has thickened.
  • Remove from the heat and let cool completely. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

Notes

Apple pie filling should generally be cooled before using, so it’s great to make ahead of time! Making the filling the day before I plan on baking with it or serving it also lessens my workload in the future, making for a less stressful or time-consuming bake!

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 475kcalCarbohydrates: 88gProtein: 1gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 41mgSodium: 13mgPotassium: 314mgFiber: 6gSugar: 71gVitamin A: 607IUVitamin C: 16mgCalcium: 48mgIron: 1mg
Keyword apple pie filling, baking, dessert, easy recipe, fruit filling
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