Homemade Apple Pie Filling

Homemade Apple Pie Filling is full of cozy apple flavor. My version is rich, perfectly spiced, and endlessly versatile. It’s designed for real life: easy to make, freezer-friendly, and adaptable to whatever apples you have on hand. Plus, it’s a great way to use up those orchard hauls or bruised beauties from the bottom of the fruit bowl.

Author: It is a Keeper

Meal Type: Eggs Free

Cuisine: American

Difficulty: EASY

Prep. Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 19 minutes

Total Time: 29 minutes

Servings: 4 cups

Calories: 384 kcal per serving

Ingredients

2 tablespoons - butter
5 - Apples
¾ cup - Brown sugar
¼ cup - Granulated sugar
1 tsp - Ground cinnamon
1 tsp - Apple pie spice
⅛ tsp - Salt
6 tablespoons - Cornstarch
2 ½ cups - Water
2 teaspoons - Apple cider vinegar

Instructions

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.
Add the sugars and spices and continue to sauté until the sugars have dissolved and simmering.
Add the cornstarch to water and vinegar and whisk until cornstarch has dissolved
Add the wet mixture to the apples and gently stir to mix. Bring to a simmer and allow the filling to thicken.
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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