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Easy Apple Pie Filling

A quick and delicious apple pie filling that combines sweet and tart apples with warm spices, perfect for pies or as a dessert topping.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 6 cups sliced apples (such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp) Choose your favorite apples—tart ones balance the sweetness beautifully!
  • 1 cup sugar Feel free to adjust to your taste!
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice Keeps the apples from browning and enhances their flavor.
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon Adds a warm, inviting aroma.
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg Adds depth that complements the cinnamon perfectly.
  • 2 tablespoons butter Adds richness and gloss to the filling.
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional for thickening) Helps bind the filling together beautifully if desired.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large saucepan, combine sliced apples, sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Stir until the apples are well coated.
Cooking
  1. Cook over medium heat for about 5-7 minutes until apples start to soften and juices flow.
  2. For a thicker filling, mix cornstarch with water to create a slurry and stir in.
  3. Add butter and heat until melted and combined.
Cooling
  1. Remove from heat and let cool before using in pies or as a topping.

Notes

Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or over oatmeal coffee cake. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Can be frozen for up to three months.