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Easy Homemade Apple Pie Filling Recipe

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This Easy Homemade Apple Pie Filling recipe offers a simple, delicious way to prepare a classic dessert filling using fresh apples and pantry staples. Perfect for pies, tarts, or as a sweet topping, this homemade filling is made by gently cooking tender apples with cinnamon, butter, sugars, and thickened to a perfect consistency for any dessert use.

Ingredients

Fruit

  • 5 apples, peeled and cut into small uniform pieces (cubes or slices)

Wet Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/3 cup warm water

Dry Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup white sugar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Apples: Peel the apples and cut them into small, uniform pieces such as cubes or slices to ensure even cooking.
  2. Combine Ingredients: Place the cut apples in a large mixing bowl. Add the white sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, and lemon juice. Toss gently to coat all the apple pieces evenly.
  3. Cook the Apples: Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the apple mixture to the skillet, then reduce the heat to low. Cook the apples for 15 minutes, stirring every few minutes until the apples become tender but still maintain their shape.
  4. Thicken the Filling: In a small bowl, whisk the cornstarch into the warm water until fully dissolved with no lumps. Pour this mixture into the skillet with the apples and increase the heat to medium-high. Stir continuously for 3-4 minutes until the filling thickens and becomes bubbly.
  5. Cool and Store: If not using immediately, allow the apple pie filling to cool to room temperature before transferring it to a sealed container. Store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

Notes

  • To store, ensure the filling has completely cooled before placing it in a sealed jar or container and refrigerate for up to 4 days.
  • This apple pie filling can be frozen in a freezer-safe bag or container for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating gently.
  • Use this filling for pies, tarts, turnovers, or as a delicious topping for pancakes and oatmeal.

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