Simple Fresh Apple Pie Filling
This homemade fresh apple pie filling is easy to make in 15 minutes and tastes so much better than the canned stuff! Apple slices are simmered in butter, brown sugar, and lots of spices like cinnamon, ginger, and cardamom. It's delicious in pies, cakes, cobblers, or spooned on top of ice cream.
Equipment
- 1 large pot or dutch oven
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Ingredients
- 3 lbs apples Honeycrisp, Pink Lady, Granny Smith, or Cortland
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar light or dark
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
- ⅛ teaspoon allspice
- ⅛ teaspoon cardamom
- 2 tablespoon cornstarch
- ¼ cup water
Instructions
- First, cut the apples into ½ inch thick slices. Add the butter to a large pot over medium heat. Add sliced apples, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and spices. Cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally until the apples are tender.3 lbs apples, ¼ cup unsalted butter, ¼ cup granulated sugar, ¼ cup brown sugar, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, ½ teaspoon ground ginger, ¼ teaspoon nutmeg, ¼ teaspoon ground cloves, ⅛ teaspoon allspice, ⅛ teaspoon cardamom
- As the apples cook, whisk cornstarch and water together in a small bowl with a fork to create a slurry.2 tablespoon cornstarch, ¼ cup water
- Add the slurry to the apples and turn the heat to low. Stir until the apples are coated in a syrupy sauce.
- Take off the heat and let cool completely. Use immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
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Notes
Use apple varieties like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp that are tart and sweet and hold their shape and texture when cooked.
Slice the apples uniformly so the filling cooks evenly.
Let the filling cool completely before using in pies and other baked goods.
Storage: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Freezing: Freeze in an airtight container or plastic zip-top bag for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before using.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 198.8kcalCarbohydrates: 38.7gProtein: 0.6gFat: 6.1gSaturated Fat: 3.7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 15.3mgSodium: 5.3mgPotassium: 197.3mgFiber: 4.3gSugar: 30.6gVitamin A: 270.2IUVitamin C: 7.9mgCalcium: 21.4mgIron: 0.3mg
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