Description
Homemade Apple Pie Filling is a delightful blend of tender apples, warm spices, and rich brown sugar that captures the essence of autumn in every bite. This easy-to-make filling is perfect for pies, tarts, or as a topping on pancakes and ice cream. With its sweet and tart flavor profile, this recipe will elevate any dessert into a cozy celebration, making it ideal for holidays or everyday indulgences.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups mixed apples (Granny Smith and Honeycrisp), peeled and sliced
- 1 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water
- 2 tbsp butter
Instructions
- Peel, core, and slice the apples into thin pieces. Toss with lemon juice in a large bowl.
- In another bowl, combine brown sugar and cinnamon until well mixed.
- Add the apple slices to the sugar mixture and toss to coat evenly.
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat, then add the apple mixture. Cook for about 10 minutes until fragrant and slightly softened.
- Stir in the cornstarch-water mixture continuously until thickened (about 2 minutes).
- Remove from heat and allow to cool completely before using or storing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg