Apple Pie Filling Recipe
This homemade apple pie filling has tender diced apples cooked on the stovetop in a thick, glossy brown sugar and cinnamon sauce. Ready in 45 minutes for pies, crisps, pastries or toppings.
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
To use in pie: This recipe makes about 4 cups, which is enough for one standard 9-inch pie.
For a classic sliced apple filling, cut the apples into even ¼-inch slices instead of dicing them. The cooking time may change, so cook just until fork-tender.
Storage: Let the apple pie filling cool completely, then store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Freeze it in a freezer-safe container or bag for up to 6 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before using.
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.
