Apple Pie Filling
Made with fresh apples and warm spices, this homemade apple pie filling is easy to make and perfect for all your fall baking, from pies and crisps to enjoying it by the spoonful.
Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 5 ½ to 6 cups diced apples (any variety, peeled if desired)
- ½ cup light brown sugar , packed
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- 1 ¼ teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 cups water
Instructions
- Prep apples. In a large bowl, drizzle 2 Tablespoons lemon juice over 5 1/2 - 6 cups diced apples and toss to coat. Set the apples aside.
- Combine sauce ingredients. In a large saucepan, stir together 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1/4 cup cornstarch, 1 1/4 teaspoons cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Whisk in the water until everything has dissolved.
- Add apples. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat slightly and simmer for 2 minutes. Add the apples and increase the heat to medium-high to bring the mixture to a full boil again. Reduce the heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 10 to 12 minutes.
- Cool apple filling. Remove the pan from the heat and let cool.
Notes
Storage: Store pie filling in a sealed container in the refrigerator up to 2 weeks or in the freezer up to 12 months
Nutrition
Calories: 81kcal, Carbohydrates: 21g, Protein: 0.1g, Fat: 0.1g, Saturated Fat: 0.02g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.02g, Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g, Sodium: 40mg, Potassium: 58mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 17g, Vitamin A: 24IU, Vitamin C: 3mg, Calcium: 11mg, Iron: 0.1mg
Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.
