Ditch the canned stuff. This homemade apple pie filling is chock full of tender apple slices and gooey cinnamon sauce, just the way you like it. Use it right away or store it in the fridge or freezer for later. So delicious in a pie or served over vanilla ice cream!
Ingredients
4cupsapplespeeled, cored, and sliced
2Tablespoonslemon juice
1/2cupgranulated sugar
1/2cupbrown sugar
2Tablespoonsground cinnamon
1/8teaspoonground nutmeg
1teaspoonvanilla extract
4Tablespoonsunsalted butter
1cupwaterdivided
4Tablespoonscornstarch
Instructions
Peel, core, and slice the apples and place in a large bowl. Toss with lemon juice.
Place apples, granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla extract, and 3/4 cup water into a large saucepan over medium high heat. Once the mixture begins to boil, reduce heat slightly and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the butter and simmer until melted.
Mix together the cornstarch and remaining 1/4 cup of water in a small bowl until well combined, and pour into the saucepan. Continue to simmer the apples for another 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until the filling thickens. Remove from the heat and allow to cool completely before using or pouring into storage containers. Enjoy!
Notes
Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, Braeburn, Cortland and Golden Delicious apples are all terrific options for making pie filling.You can slice or chop the apples — whichever is your preference. I find that chopped apples are best for hand pies while sliced apples work well in a larger pie.Homemade apple pie filling can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5-7 days.