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apple pie version.This recipe is a mix of sliced apples, brown sugar, butter and spices that is cooked with some cornstarch on the stove to thicken everything up. It takes just minutes to put together and can be stored in the fridge or freezer for later use.For apple pie, you want apples that will hold their shape and have a nice well rounded flavor. I use Granny Smith apples for this apple pie filling because they stay firm after being cooked and they have a tart flavor that works well with the sweetness of the brown sugar. You can use other apple varieties for this recipe, such as Honeycrisp, Golden Delicious and Braeburn apples.
How to use it?
This recipe makes enough apple pie filling for one 9″ pie.
You can also use it to make dessert bars, cheesecake, or use it as a topping for cheesecake, ice cream or even oatmeal!
What apples can I use to make this filling?
I used Gala because that’s what I had on hand and I love their taste. You can use Granny Smith, Golden Delicious, Honey Crisp, etc.
Storing:
I recommend storing this filling in a jar with a lid, in the fridge. It will keep well for up to 2 weeks.
Apple Pie Filling
Ingrédients
- 4 cups apples peeled and thinly sliced
- 4 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 ground cloves
- 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg freshly ground if possible
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon honey
Instructions
- Drizzle the lemon juice over the apple slices.
- Place the water, brown sugar, granulated sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon and nutmeg in a large pan.
- Bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally.
- Bring the mixture to a boil and cook for 1 minute or until just thickened.
- 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.
- Add the butter to the pan and stir until it has melted.and add also teaspoon of honey
- Cool the apple filling for 10 minutes, then transfer it to containers and refrigerate or freeze until you're ready to use it.
Notes
TIPS FOR APPLE PIE FILLING
- 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.
- Freshly grated nutmeg has so much more flavor than the pre-ground variety. Whole nutmegs keep for years when stored in a cool dry location, so buy a bottle and shave off a little nutmeg as needed for your dishes.
- I use butter in this pie filling because it makes the finished product taste a little richer. You can omit it if you prefer.
- Homemade apple pie filling can be stored in the fridge for up to 5 days, or in the freezer for up to 2 months