Easy Homemade Apple Pie Filling
Pie season is here, which means it's time to share our family favorite recipe for easy homemade apple pie filling. Bonus: it’s delicious and you can freeze pie filling!
Servings: 1 Liter Jar
Ingredients
- 4 Medium Apples
- 2 Tablespoons Butter
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon Nutmeg
- 1/3 Cup Sugar
- 3 Tablespoons Water
- 1 Tablespoon Cornstarch + 2 teaspoons
- 2 Tablespoons Water
Instructions
- Peel, core and chop or slice the apples.4 Medium Apples
- Melt butter and cinnamon, and nutmeg over medium heat in a nonstick skillet. Stir in the apples, sugar and 3 tablespoons of water.2 Tablespoons Butter, 1 1/2 teaspoons Cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon Nutmeg, 3 Tablespoons Water, 1/3 Cup Sugar
- Cover and cook stirring occasionally for 4-6 minutes or until very slightly softened.
- Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine cornstarch and water.1 Tablespoon Cornstarch, 2 Tablespoons Water
- While stirring, drizzle in the cornstarch and continue to cook until apples are soft and filling is thickened. Let bubble for one minute. Cool completely.
- Store in an airtight container for 2 weeks in the fridge or one month in the freezer.
Notes
Store in the refrigerator for 2 weeks, or freeze for 1 month.
Nutrition
Serving: 1/4 cup | Calories: 145kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 32mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 24g