Description
Homemade Apple Pie Filling is a warm and comforting blend of sweet and tart apples, enhanced with cinnamon and a touch of lemon. This delightful recipe creates a luscious filling that elevates any dessert, from classic pies to modern pastries. With its inviting aroma, this apple pie filling brings nostalgia and joy to your kitchen, making it perfect for family gatherings or cozy evenings at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups Granny Smith & Honeycrisp apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 3 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp cornstarch (optional)
Instructions
- Peel, core, and slice the apples thinly.
- In a large bowl, mix the sliced apples with granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, and lemon juice.
- Allow the mixture to rest for 10 minutes to draw out juices.
- Transfer to a saucepan over medium heat; add butter and cook until bubbling (about 5 minutes).
- If desired, stir in cornstarch mixed with cold water to thicken; cook for an additional minute.
- Cool completely before using in your favorite pie crust or dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (125g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 15mg