Description
This Best Apple Pie Filling is the ultimate upgrade for your desserts. With tender apple slices, cozy cinnamon spice, and a luscious, glossy sauce, it’s perfect for classic pies, crisps, pancakes, or even a scoop of ice cream. It’s easy to make, stores beautifully, and is a must-have for your fall baking lineup. Whether you’re after a quick breakfast idea or holiday dessert inspiration, this easy recipe brings fresh, comforting flavor to the table.
Ingredients
6 cups sliced apples
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
1/8 teaspoon allspice (optional)
1/4 cup cornstarch
1 3/4 cups water
Pinch salt
Instructions
1. Peel, core, and slice apples evenly to ensure uniform cooking.
2. In a bowl, whisk together granulated sugar, brown sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, salt, nutmeg, and allspice.
3. In a saucepan, combine water and lemon juice, then slowly whisk in the dry mixture. Heat over medium until thick and bubbly.
4. Add apples to the syrup, stir to coat, and cook for 10 minutes until tender but not mushy.
5. Let the filling cool completely before storing in jars or containers. Refrigerate for up to 7 days or freeze for 3 months.
Notes
Choose firm, tart-sweet apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for best results.
Adjust the sugar to your taste or based on apple sweetness.
Let the filling cool completely before sealing in containers to avoid condensation and spoilage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: apple pie filling, homemade pie filling, fall dessert, easy pie recipe, fruit filling