Apple Pie Filling Recipe
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Apple Pie Filling Recipe
Description
This recipe involves tossing sliced apples in lemon juice to prevent browning and combining them with granulated and brown sugars and cinnamon. The apples are cooked in melted unsalted butter over medium-high heat until they soften and release juices, before thickening with a cornstarch slurry added near the end to avoid a too-thick or burnt filling. The mixture is simmered until thickened but the apples maintain some texture, making it versatile for use as pie filling or for pastries where a bit of firmness is desirable. The filling is cooled completely before refrigeration.
The balance of brown and granulated sugars adds a deep sweetness and richness, while lemon juice and cinnamon contribute brightness and warmth. The filling stores in the refrigerator up to two days and can be varied in cut size depending on use, with thicker slices for pies and diced apples preferred for hand pies or turnovers.
Ingredients
- 8 medium apple peeled, cored, and sliced (3 pounds, 1.35kg
- ⅓ cup lemon juice (80mL)
- ⅔ cup granulated sugar (133g)
- ⅔ cup brown sugar light or dark (140g)
- ½ cup butter 113g, unsalted
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 6 tablespoons cornstarch
- ½ cup water (120mL)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, toss the apples with the lemon juice.
- Add the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and cinnamon, then toss to combine.
- In a large pot, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Add the apples and cook, stirring, until the sugar dissolves and the mixture begins to simmer about 2 minutes. Cover, reduce the heat to medium-low, and cook until the apples soften and release most of their juices, about 7 minutes.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water. Add it to the apples and continue cooking for 1 to 2 minutes, until the mixture has thickened. Remove from the heat and let cool completely. Store in an airtight container, in the refrigerator, for up to 2 days.
Notes
- Slice apples about ¼-inch thick or dice into ½-inch cubes depending on application.
- Add the cornstarch slurry at the end to prevent over-thickening or burning during cooking.
- Cook apples until they are softened but still retain some firmness if the filling will be baked again.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 475 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 475kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 88g | 29% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 41mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 13mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 314mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 71g | 142% |
| Vitamin A | 607IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 16mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 48mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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