Apple Pie Filling Recipe
This easy Apple Pie Filling is so quick and easy and filled with the flavor of cinnamon, nutmeg, and tender apples. It's perfect for all kinds of desserts like pies, crumbles, cobblers, or toppings for pancakes and waffles. Once you try it, you'll never go back to the canned stuff!
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Servings: 12
Ingredients
- 4 Lbs Apples Granny Smith and Honeycrisp
- 1 Tbsp Lemon Juice
- 1 Tsp Lemon Zest
- ½ Cup Sugar
- ¼ Cup Brown Sugar
- 2 Tsp Ground Cinnamon
- ¼ Tsp Ground Nutmeg
- ¼ Tsp Kosher Salt
- ½ Cup Water + 2 Tablespoons
- 1 Tsp Vanilla Extract
- 3 Tbsp Cornstarch
Instructions
- Peel, core, and thinly slice the apples.
- In a large pan over medium heat, toss the apples with the lemon juice and lemon zest.
- Add the brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and ½ cup water. Stir to coat the apples.
- Cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until apples begin to soften.
- In a small bowl, whisk the cornstarch and the two tablespoons of water until smooth. Stir into the pan with the apple mixture.
- Cook for 2-3 more minutes, or until thickened and apples are tender but not mushy.
- Remove from heat and cool before using in pies, crisps, or as a topping. Enjoy!
Notes
- If using table salt, only use a pinch (⅛ tsp).
- Add the cut apples to a large bowl and mix all the spices together. It’s easier and less messy.
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