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Homemade Apple Pie Filling Recipe

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This homemade apple pie filling recipe features tender, perfectly spiced apples cooked to a luscious consistency, making it an ideal replacement for canned fillings. With warm cinnamon and a balance of brown and granulated sugars, this filling is simple to prepare and perfect for desserts like pies or tarts.

Ingredients

Fruits

  • 8 medium apples, peeled, cored, and sliced (3 pounds, 1.35 kg)
  • ⅓ cup lemon juice (80 mL)

Sweeteners and Spices

  • ⅔ cup granulated sugar (133 g)
  • ⅔ cup brown sugar, light or dark (140 g)
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Other Ingredients

  • ½ cup unsalted butter (113 g)
  • 6 tablespoons cornstarch
  • ½ cup water (120 mL)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Apples: In a large mixing bowl, toss the peeled, cored, and sliced apples with lemon juice to prevent browning and add a slight tartness.
  2. Mix Sugar and Spices: Add granulated sugar, brown sugar, and ground cinnamon to the apples. Toss thoroughly to coat the apple slices evenly with the sweet spices.
  3. Cook Apples: Melt unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the apple mixture and cook, stirring frequently, until the sugars dissolve and the mixture begins to simmer, approximately 2 minutes. Cover the skillet, reduce heat to medium-low, and continue to cook until the apples soften and release most of their juices, about 7 minutes.
  4. Thicken Filling: In a medium bowl, whisk cornstarch with water until smooth. Pour this slurry into the skillet and cook, stirring frequently, for 1 to 2 minutes until the mixture thickens.
  5. Cool and Store: Remove the skillet from heat and allow the apple pie filling to cool completely. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days before use.

Notes

  • Allow the apple pie filling to cool completely before using to ensure it sets properly.
  • This filling can be made a day ahead to reduce preparation time when baking your pie.
  • Using fresh apples and making your own filling results in a more flavorful and natural taste compared to canned alternatives.

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