Apple Pie Filling Recipe
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Apple Pie Filling Recipe
Description
Apple Pie Filling Recipe features medium apples cooked with cinnamon, sugar, butter, and water to create a warmly spiced, luscious filling. The apples are peeled, cored, and cut into uniform pieces before a gentle stovetop cooking that softens them without turning to mush. Cornstarch mixed with water is added to thicken the juices, creating a sauce that coats the apples and holds its form once cooled.
The flavor is subtly sweet with the warm aroma of cinnamon and richness from butter balancing the tartness of the apples. The texture remains tender with just a slight bite, ideal for filling classic pies or pastries where some structure is preferred over pure softness.
This filling serves as a convenient base for a variety of desserts beyond pie, such as turnovers or layered crisps. The recipe notes suggest varying the thickness with cornstarch according to apple type and personal preference, helping the cook customize the consistency.
Ingredients
- 4 medium apple
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons water
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 4 teaspoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
- Peel, core, and chop or slice apples*.
- Melt butter and cinnamon over medium heat. Stir in apples, sugar & water.
- Cover and cook stirring occasionally for 4-6 minutes or until very slightly softened.
- In a small dish combine cornstarch and 2 tablespoons water. Add to the pan while stirring and continue to cook until apples are soft (not mushy) and filling is thickened.
- Let bubble 1 minute. Cool.
Notes
- Cut apples into consistent sizes—about 1/2-inch cubes or 1/4-inch slices—for even cooking.
- Cooking time varies by apple variety; check for tender-crisp texture with a fork to avoid over-softening.
- Adjust thickness by gradually adding extra cornstarch slurry during boiling until desired consistency is reached.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 109 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 109 | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 7mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 26mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 97mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 17g | 34% |
| Vitamin A | 135IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 4.2mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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