Homemade Apple Pie Filling Recipe

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Homemade Apple Pie Filling Recipe
Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
45 mins
Total Time:
65mins
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Recipe by Administrator
Published on April 05, 2024

This classic American apple pie filling recipe is perfect for making the ultimate homemade apple pie. Made with fresh apples, cinnamon, sugar, and a touch of lemon juice, this filling is bursting with autumn flavors. Serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for the perfect comforting dessert.

Ingredients

  • 6-7 medium-sized apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup water

Directions

  1. In a large saucepan, combine the sliced apples, granulated sugar, brown sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  2. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the apples are tender, about 10-15 minutes.
  3. In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with water until smooth. Add the cornstarch mixture to the apples and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, until the filling has thickened.
  4. Remove from heat and let cool before using in your favorite apple pie recipe.

Interesting Facts

  • Apple pie is one of the most iconic American desserts, dating back to the early colonial days.
  • The first apple pie recipe printed in America was in 1796 in Amelia Simmons' cookbook, 'American Cookery'.
  • Apple pie filling can also be used in turnovers, hand pies, or as a topping for ice cream.