Homemade Apple Pie Filling
A delightful and easy homemade apple pie filling perfect for pies, crisps, and desserts, made with a blend of tart and sweet apples.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 6-8 medium-sized apples 6-8 medium-sized apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp work wonderfully)
- 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon lemon juice Prevents browning of apples
- 3/4 cup 3/4 cup granulated sugar Adjust if your apples are sweet
- 1/4 cup 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons 2 tablespoons cornstarch Thickens the filling
- 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/8 teaspoon 1/8 teaspoon allspice (optional) Adds extra flavor
- 1 pinch Pinch of salt
- 2 tablespoons 2 tablespoons butter For rich flavor
Instructions
Preparation
- Peel, core, and slice the apples into thin wedges. Toss them with lemon juice to prevent browning.
Mix Ingredients
- In a large bowl, mix the granulated sugar, brown sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and salt.
Combine Mixtures
- Pour the sugar mixture over the apples and gently mix to coat each wedge.
Cook Filling
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the apple mixture and cook for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally until the apples start to soften.
Cool and Store
- Allow the filling to cool before using it in a pie crust. You can also store it in jars in the fridge for up to a week or freeze it for up to three months.
Notes
For the best flavor, use a mix of tart and sweet apples. If you’re out of cornstarch, you can use all-purpose flour instead as a thickener.