Description
This delicious Apple Pie Filling is perfect for your homemade desserts, offering a sweet and slightly tart flavor that pairs beautifully with any crust.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 granny smith apples
- or honey crisp apples
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 3 tablespoons apple juice
- or water
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- or all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon apple juice
- or water
Instructions
- Peel, core, and slice the apples into thin pieces.
- In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the sliced apples, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and ground cinnamon to the pan, stirring gently to combine.
- Cook the apple mixture for about 5-7 minutes, until the apples start to soften.
- In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with the remaining apple juice or water until smooth.
- Add the cornstarch mixture to the apples and stir well, and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the filling thickens.
- Remove from heat and let it cool before using in pies or other desserts.
Notes
For a deeper flavor, consider adding a splash of lemon juice or nutmeg to the filling.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ½ cup
- Calories: 25 g
- Sugar: 30 mg
- Sodium: 4 g
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 31 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 0.5 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
Keywords: Apple Pie Filling, dessert recipe, apple filling, baking, American cuisine