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Homemade Apple Pie Filling

This Homemade Apple Pie Filling features sweet and tart apples harmoniously spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg, perfect for elevating any pie to new heights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 6 cups apples (preferably Granny Smith or Honeycrisp, peeled and sliced) Aim for uniform slices for even cooking.
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter (or a Halal substitute)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Prepare Your Apples: Start by peeling, coring, and slicing your apples.
  2. Mix the Filling Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the granulated sugar, brown sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice. Stir until mixed.
  3. Add Apples: Fold in your sliced apples gently, ensuring they get coated with the mixture.
  4. Heat the Mixture: In a large skillet over medium heat, melt your unsalted butter. Once melted, add the apple mixture, stirring frequently. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, or until the apples become tender.
  5. Cool and Store: Remove from heat and let cool before using it in your preferred pie recipe, or store in an airtight container in the fridge if preparing for later use.

Notes

Your Homemade Apple Pie Filling can be refrigerated for up to 4 days in an airtight container. You can freeze it for about 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge and reheat on low heat in a pot.