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Apple Pie Filling
Instead of starting with store-bought pie filling, discover how easy it is to make Apple Pie Filling from scratch. Invest about 10 minutes of prep time, let the spiced-up fruit simmer, and prepare to assemble your homemade pie (or a wide variety of apple desserts).
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 8 servings (1/2 cup each)
Calories: 226 kcal
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 pounds apples peeled, cored, and sliced into 1/2-inch pieces (about 8 cups)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 6 tablespoons water
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In a Dutch oven or large stockpot over medium heat, melt butter until foaming. Add apples, granulated sugar, brown sugar, water, flour, lemon juice, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and salt and stir to combine.
- Cook over medium until the apples are softened and cooked through, about 25 to 30 minutes. Remove from heat and cool completely.
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Notes
- Tart apples: I recommend tart apples in particular since these varieties naturally tend to have a crisp texture that holds up well even after cooking. Plus, the tart flavor balances out the sugar in the filling as well as the sweet vessel you pair this mixture with. (See serving ideas below in “Recipe FAQs.”) Stock up on one or a mix of any of the following varieties: Granny Smith, Northern Spy, Braeburn, Cortland, Jonathon, Honeycrisp, or Fuji.
- Sugar and brown sugar: Based on our testing, a one-to-one ratio of granulated sugar and brown sugar yields the best texture and flavor.
- Cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg: These powdered baking spices team up to make this Apple Pie Filling taste quintessentially fall. (As they simmer, this trio also acts as an all-natural air-freshener; infusing your whole home with tempting aromas).
- Yield: This recipe makes about 4 cups of Apple Pie Filling.
- Storage: Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Make ahead: The apples can be peeled, sliced, and submerged in water one day in advance.
- Freezer: Apple Pie Filling can be frozen in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. Leave 1/2-inch headspace for expansion. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before using.
Nutrition Information
Serving
0.5 cup
Calories
226kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
52g
(17%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
3g
(5%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
8mg
(3%)
Sodium
102mg
(4%)
Potassium
208mg
(6%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
44g
(88%)
Vitamin A
180IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
9mg
(10%)
Calcium
26mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings (1/2 cup each)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 226
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.5 cup | |
| Calories | 226kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 52g | 17% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 102mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 208mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 44g | 88% |
| Vitamin A | 180IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 26mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.