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Apple Pie Filling

This homemade apple pie filling is made with sliced Granny Smith apples, brown sugar, spices and butter, all simmered together until thickened. The best pie filling that also works great for a variety of other desserts and pastries.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 166 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 4 cups apples peeled and thinly sliced, I used Granny Smith
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 3 cups water
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup cornstarch
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg freshly ground if possible
  • 1 tablespoon butter

Instructions

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  1. Drizzle the lemon juice over the apple slices.
  2. Place the water, brown sugar, granulated sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon and nutmeg in a large pan. 
  3. Bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally.
  4. Bring the mixture to a boil and cook for 1 minute or until just thickened.
  5. Add the apples to the pan and stir to coat with the sauce. Lower the heat to medium and cook until the apples have softened, about 10 minutes.
  6. Add the butter to the pan and stir until it has melted.
  7. Cool the apple filling for 10 minutes, then transfer it to containers and refrigerate or freeze until you're ready to use it.

Notes

  • You can cut your apples into any size or shape that you like, just be sure to cut them uniformly so that they all cook at the same rate.
  • Need ideas on how to use this filling? Check out my amazing Dutch apple pie recipe.
  • Homemade pie filling can be stored in the fridge for up to 5 days, or in the freezer for up to 2 months

Nutrition Information

Calories 166kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 39g (13%) Fat 1g (2%) Cholesterol 3mg (1%) Sodium 22mg (1%) Potassium 85mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 32g (64%) Vitamin A 80IU (2%) Vitamin C 3.4mg (4%) Calcium 18mg (2%) Iron 0.2mg (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 166

% Daily Value*

Calories 166kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 39g 13%
Fat 1g 2%
Cholesterol 3mg 1%
Sodium 22mg 1%
Potassium 85mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 32g 64%
Vitamin A 80IU 2%
Vitamin C 3.4mg 4%
Calcium 18mg 2%
Iron 0.2mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.