Description
Skip the can and make this Homemade Apple Pie Filling from scratch! It’s thick, flavorful, and full of tender spiced apples. Perfect for pies, crisps, or storing in the fridge or freezer for later use.
Ingredients
- 5 cups chopped, peeled baking apples (Fuji, Gala, or Jonagold recommended)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground clove
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, combine the apples, sugar, water, cornstarch, cinnamon, nutmeg, clove, and lemon juice. Stir well to mix.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring often to prevent sticking.
- Cook until thickened, about 2–3 minutes.
- Continue cooking for another 3–5 minutes until the apples start to soften.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
- Allow to cool to room temperature before using, or store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Notes
- This recipe is not suitable for canning due to the cornstarch content.
- The filling may separate when refrigerated—simply reheat in a saucepan and stir until smooth before using.
- Use for pies, crisps, turnovers, or as a topping for pancakes and waffles.
- Filling can be frozen for up to 3 months in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 2mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
