Homemade Apple Pie Filling
Learn how to make quick and easy homemade apple pie filling recipe from scratch on the stovetop. Made with simple ingredients and ready in just 30 minutes.
Servings: 4 cups
Calories: 316kcal
Ingredients
- 6 cups Apples Cored, peeled and roughly sliced
- 2 cups Water
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- ½ cup Granulated Sugar
- ½ cup Brown sugar
- ¼ cup Cornstarch
- ¾ teaspoon Cinnamon powder
- ¼ teaspoon Nutmeg powder Optional
- ⅛ teaspoon Allspice powder Optional
Instructions
- In a deep bowl, mix together the apples and lemon juice and keep aside. This prevents them from turning brown.
- In a saucepan, add water, cornstarch, brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice.
- Cook on medium heat and bring to a boil, while constantly mixing (or else you will end up with lumps).
- Add the apples and bring to a boil again.
- Lower the heat and let it simmer for about 15 minutes. Your apples should be soft but not "mushy."
- Turn off the heat and allow the filling to cool down completely. It will thicken as it cools down.
- Pour this mixture into jars with sealed tops and refrigerate for up 1 week.
- If you are freezing this filling, pour it into freezer bags once it fully cools down. Seal it properly and freeze up to 3 months. Enjoy!
Notes
- You can replace apples with pears and make another filling flavor.
- Adjust the quantities of spices, based on your preference.
- Don't overcook the apples or else they will become too soft and lose their shape.
- Leftovers can be stored in a sealed jar in the fridge for up to 1 week.
- Read additional tips and variations above.
Nutrition
Calories: 316kcal | Carbohydrates: 81g | Sodium: 161mg | Potassium: 203mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 68g | Vitamin A: 85IU | Vitamin C: 8.7mg | Calcium: 42mg | Iron: 0.4mg