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Apple Pie Filling

Apple Pie Filling

Warm, spiced, and full of flavor, Apple Pie Filling is the ultimate comfort food. This easy and versatile filling is perfect for pies, crumbles, or as a topping for pancakes or ice cream. You won't be able to resist the aromas wafting through your kitchen as it cooks. Make it today for a delightful treat!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 140
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons Butter
  • 3 pounds Apples peeled, cored, and sliced into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar packed
  • 6 tablespoons Water
  • 3 tablespoons All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon Ground Ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt

Equipment

  • Chef's Knife
  • Peeler
  • Wooden Spoon
  • Oven

Method
 

  1. In a Dutch oven or large stockpot over medium heat, melt butter until foaming. Add apples, granulated sugar, brown sugar, water, flour, lemon juice, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and salt and stir to combine.
  2. Cook over medium until the apples are softened and cooked through, about 25 to 30 minutes.
  3. Remove from heat and cool completely.

Notes

  • Tart apples: I recommend tart apples in particular since these varieties naturally tend to have a crisp texture that holds up well even after cooking. Plus, the tart flavor balances out the sugar in the filling.
  • Sugar and brown sugar: Based on our testing, a one-to-one ratio of granulated sugar and brown sugar yields the best texture and flavor.
  • Cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg: These powdered baking spices team up to make this Apple Pie Filling taste quintessentially fall.
  • Yield: This recipe makes about 4 cups of Apple Pie Filling.
  • Storage: Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
  • Freezer: Apple Pie Filling can be frozen in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months.