Description
A delicious homemade apple pie filling, perfect for pies, crisps, and other desserts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups peeled, cored, and sliced apples
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups water
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, combine sugar, brown sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Gradually add water and stir until smooth.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and begins to bubble.
- Add sliced apples and lemon juice, stirring to coat.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes until apples are tender.
- Remove from heat and allow to cool before using in pies or storing.
Notes
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 0.5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: apple pie filling, pie, dessert, homemade