Homemade Apple Pie Filling
Indulge in the warm, comforting aroma of homemade apple pie filling that brings nostalgia to your kitchen. This simple yet delightful recipe combines sweet and tart apples with aromatic spices, creating a rich, flavorful filling perfect for pies, tarts, or crumbles. Easy enough for beginner bakers, this filling is a true crowd-pleaser that will make any dessert shine.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 6–8 cups apples (mix of Granny Smith and Honeycrisp)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- Pinch of nutmeg (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare your apples by peeling, coring, and slicing them into thin wedges.
- In a large bowl, toss the sliced apples with sugar, cinnamon, lemon juice, and optional nutmeg until well coated.
- In another bowl, mix flour with an additional tablespoon of sugar and cinnamon.
- Fold the flour mixture into the apple mixture until evenly coated.
- Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat; add the apple mixture and cook for about 10 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Allow the filling to cool before using it in your favorite pie or store in an airtight container in the fridge.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (125g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: For added depth of flavor, consider substituting some apples with pears or adding a splash of bourbon. Always cool the filling before using it to prevent a soggy pie crust.