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Homemade Apple Pie Filling Recipe

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  • Author: Julian
  • Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
  • Yield: 5 servings 1x

Description

This Homemade Apple Pie Filling recipe offers a delicious, easy-to-make filling perfect for pies, tarts, or as a sweet topping. Using fresh apples cooked with a blend of sugars, spices, and thickened with cornstarch, this filling is thick, flavorful, and can be used immediately or stored by canning or freezing for later use.

Ingredients

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Apples and Lemon Juice

  • 9 cups fresh apples, peeled, cored and chopped into uniform sizes
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice

Sugar and Spices

  • 3 cups white sugar
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon coarse sea salt

Additional Liquid

  • 4 cups water

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Apples: In a large bowl, toss the peeled, cored, and chopped 9 cups of fresh apples with 2 tablespoons of lemon juice. The lemon juice helps prevent the apples from browning while preparing the filling. Set this mixture aside.
  2. Make the Sugar and Spice Mixture: In a large dutch oven or heavy saucepan, combine 3 cups white sugar, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 1/2 cup cornstarch, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg, and 1/2 teaspoon coarse sea salt. Add 4 cups of water to the mixture and stir well. Heat over medium heat and bring it to a low simmer, stirring continually to dissolve cornstarch and sugars.
  3. Add Apples and Cook: Stir in the prepared apples into the simmering sugar and spice mixture. Cover the pot and let it cook for 6 to 10 minutes. If the apples are cut into bite-sized pieces, cook closer to 6 minutes; larger pieces require up to 10 minutes. The apples should become tender enough to easily pierce with a fork, and the sauce should thicken and reduce slightly.
  4. Cool the Filling: Remove the pot from heat and allow the apple pie filling to cool completely before using. This prevents the filling from becoming runny and helps it set properly.
  5. Store or Use: Once cooled, use the apple pie filling immediately in your favorite desserts, or store for later use by canning or freezing. Properly sealed, this filling can be preserved to enjoy any time.
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Notes

  • Use uniformly sized apple pieces for even cooking.
  • Lemon juice is essential to prevent browning of apples before cooking.
  • Adjust cooking time depending on the size of apple pieces to achieve desired tenderness.
  • Cooling the filling thoroughly helps it thicken properly before use.
  • This filling can be canned or frozen for long-term storage.
  • Use a large heavy-bottomed pot to prevent burning and ensure even heat distribution.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: apple pie filling, homemade apple filling, pie filling recipe, stovetop apple filling, easy apple filling

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