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Homemade Apple Pie Filling
Homemade apple pie filling is easy to make, full of warm, cozy flavors, and freezer-friendly for year-round desserts. With fresh apples, cinnamon, and a perfectly thickened sauce, it’s a true keeper.
Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons Butter
- 5 large Apples , peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
- ¾ cup Brown sugar, packed
- ¼ cup Granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon Apple pie spice , or Pumpkin Pie Spice
- ⅛ teaspoon Salt
- 6 Tablespoons Cornstarch
- 2 ½ cups Water
- 2 teaspoons Apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- After apples have been peeled, cored, and sliced thin, add the butter then apple slices to a large sauce skillet and sauté the apples until they are tender.
- Add the sugars and spices and continue to sauté until the sugars have dissolved and simmering.
- Add the cornstarch to water and vinegar and whisk until cornstarch has dissolved
- Add the wet mixture to the apples and gently stir to mix. Bring to a simmer and allow the filling to thicken.
- Once you have reached the desired thickness, remove from the heat and let cool before canning or storing. If you are using it immediately, let cool slightly before using it.
Christina's Notes
- Choose the Right Apples: Mix tart and sweet for best flavor.
- Thicken Properly: Dissolve cornstarch in cold water before adding.
- Cool Completely for Freezing: Ensures quality texture after thawing.