Homemade Apple Pie Filling
Homemade apple pie filling is a comforting blend of sweet and tart apples, enriched with aromatic spices and buttery goodness. This easy recipe transforms simple ingredients into a delightful treat perfect for pies, crumbles, or as a topping for pancakes and ice cream. You’ll fill your kitchen with warmth and nostalgia while creating a delicious filling that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: About 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 6 medium apples (mix of Granny Smith and Honeycrisp)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
Instructions
- Peel, core, and slice the apples into thin wedges.
- In a bowl, toss apples with sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice. Let sit for 10 minutes.
- Transfer to a saucepan over medium heat; add butter and cook for about 8 minutes until apples soften.
- For thicker filling, mix cornstarch with water and stir it in during cooking until desired consistency is reached (about 2 additional minutes).
- Allow filling to cool completely before using.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: - Adjust sweetness by varying the amount of sugar. - For unique flavors, consider adding pears or dried cranberries.