Apple Pie Filling

5 from 1 vote

This easy apple pie filling comes together quickly on the stovetop with tender apples and warm spices. Perfect for pies, crisps, tarts, or as a sweet topping for breakfast or dessert.

Prep Time10

Cook Time12

Total Time22

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings: cups

Calories: 395kcal

Author: Jennifer Fishkind

Ingredients

6 medium Granny Smith apples peeled, cored, and sliced
⅓ cup granulated sugar
⅓ cup water
3 tablespoons salted butter
1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
1½ tablespoons lemon juice
1½ tablespoons cornstarch
3 tablespoons water for slurry

Instructions

Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
3 tablespoons salted butter
Add the apples, 1/3 cup water, sugar, cinnamon, and lemon juice to the pan. Stir to combine.
6 medium Granny Smith apples, ⅓ cup granulated sugar, ⅓ cup water, 1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon, 1½ tablespoons lemon juice
Cook the apples for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the apples are slightly softened.
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with 3 tablespoons of water to make a slurry.
1½ tablespoons cornstarch, 3 tablespoons water
Pour the slurry into the pan with the apples, stirring constantly. Continue cooking until the apples are tender and the filling has thickened, about 3-4 minutes. Avoid overcooking to keep the apples from becoming mushy.
Remove the pan from heat and let the filling cool completely.
Transfer the cooled apple pie filling to a glass jar, such as a mason jar, for storage. Enjoy!

Notes

Storage :

Store: Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Reheat: Warm gently on the stovetop or in the microwave.
Freeze: Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator before using.

Tips :

Choose firm apples like Granny Smith for tartness or mix with Honeycrisp for natural sweetness.
Slice apples evenly so they cook at the same rate.
Avoid overcooking or the apples will become mushy.
Peel and core the apples before slicing for the best texture in your filling.
Cool completely before storing so the filling thickens properly.

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