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Homemade Apple Pie Filling
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Instructions
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After apples have been peeled, cored, and sliced thin, add the butter then apple slices to a large sauce skillet and sauté the apples until they are tender.
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Add the sugars and spices and continue to sauté until the sugars have dissolved and simmering.
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Add the cornstarch to water and vinegar and whisk until cornstarch has dissolved
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Add the wet mixture to the apples and gently stir to mix. Bring to a simmer and allow the filling to thicken.
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Once you have reached the desired thickness, remove from the heat and let cool before canning or storing. If you are using it immediately, let cool slightly before using it.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Apple Variety Matters 🍎Mix tart apples (Granny Smith) with sweeter varieties (Honeycrisp) for balanced flavor and better texture—the acid prevents mushiness while sweetness develops complexity.
- Cornstarch Slurry Technique 🥄Dissolve cornstarch in cold apple cider vinegar before adding to prevent lumps and ensure silky, glossy filling that thickens evenly without cloudiness.
- Pre-Cook Your Apples 🔥Simmer peeled apples for 2-3 minutes before adding sugar and spices to jump-start the release of natural juices, reducing overall cooking time and intensifying flavor.
- Spice Bloom in Butter 🧈Toast your cinnamon and apple pie spice in melted butter for 30 seconds before mixing with apples to awaken essential oils and deepen aromatic complexity.
- Cool Before Freezing ❄️Let filling cool to room temperature before freezing to prevent condensation and ice crystals that degrade texture—it'll thaw with perfect consistency for any pie application.
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Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Low-Cholesterol
Low Fat
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