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Homemade apple pie filling in a glass bowl with cinnamon sauce on a white kitchen counter, photographed from above.

Apple Pie Filling

Homemade apple pie filling made with fresh apples, warm spices, and brown sugar — perfect for pies, crisps, and desserts.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Cooling Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 6 cups
Calories: 160kcal
Cost: $6

Equipment

  • 1 Large mixing bowl For tossing apple slices
  • 1 Small prep bowl For mixing spices
  • 1 Sharp vegetable peeler To peel apples
  • 1 Paring knife For slicing
  • 1 Cutting board For apple prep
  • 1 Measuring cups/spoons Accurate measurements
  • 1 Wooden spoon For stirring mixture
  • 1 Medium saucepan For cooking filling
  • 1 Colander Optional, for draining excess liquid

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Granny Smith apples Peeled and sliced
  • 2 cups Honeycrisp apples Peeled and sliced
  • 0.5 cup Brown sugar Adjust to taste
  • 2 tablespoon Cornstarch For thickening
  • 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon Adds warmth
  • 0.25 teaspoon Ground nutmeg Optional, for depth
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract Pure or homemade preferred
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon juice Prevents browning
  • 0.25 teaspoon Salt Enhances flavor
  • 1 tablespoon Butter Adds richness

Instructions

  • Peel and slice apples; toss with lemon juice.
  • Mix sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  • Add vanilla and cornstarch; fold into apples.
  • Cook over medium heat until thickened.
  • Let cool completely before using or storing.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Nutrition

Serving: 120g | Calories: 160kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 0.5g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 80mg | Potassium: 180mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 110IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 0.3mg