Description
Skip the store-bought options and elevate your desserts with this delectable Recipe for Homemade Apple Pie Filling. Perfectly sweetened and spiced, this filling captures the essence of fresh apples, making it ideal for pies, tarts, or as a topping for ice cream. In just 20 minutes, you can create a delightful mixture that enhances your favorite sweets while ensuring a homemade touch. Whether it’s a holiday gathering or a cozy dessert night, this recipe is sure to impress friends and family alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups Granny Smith apples (peeled, cored, and sliced)
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1½ cups water
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup light brown sugar (packed)
- 1½ teaspoons apple pie spice
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons cold water
Instructions
- Toss sliced apples in lemon juice to prevent browning and set aside.
- In a saucepan over high heat, combine apples, water, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and apple pie spice. Bring to a low boil and reduce heat to medium; cook for about 5 to 7 minutes until softened.
- In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with cold water until smooth. Gradually stir into the apple mixture while constantly stirring to thicken.
- Once thickened, remove from heat and let cool before using or storing in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ¼ cup (60g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg