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5 from 2 votes

Homemade Apple Pie Filling

Learn how to make apple pie filling with this simple method & recipe! This is a low sugar apple pie filling so that the flavor of the apples really shine. Apple Pie Filling can be used in so many desserts and is a great way to use fresh apples when they're in season.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Homemade Apple Pie Filling
Servings: 24
Calories: 85kcal

Ingredients

  • 10 Firm Apples (Honey Crisp, Fuji, Braeburn, Gala)
  • 2 TBSP Lemon Juice
  • 4 cups Water
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Cornstarch
  • 2 tsp Cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Nutmeg

Instructions

  • Wash, peel and cut apples into 8-10 sections. Combine apples in a large bowl and top with lemon juice. Stir well to coat. Set aside.
  • Add brown sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, salt & nutmeg to a mixing bowl. Whisk to combine.
  • Pour water in a large stockpot. Heat almost to boiling, then add the brown sugar mixture, whisking to dissolve. Bring just to a boil. Mixture will be thickening. Add apples. Cover pot and simmer 10-20 minutes. The amount of time cooking largely depends on your apples. Check after 10 minutes. Apples should be soft enough so that each individual piece is fairly pliable, but definitely still holds shape. I used Honey Crisp apples and mine took the full 20 minutes.
  • Turn heat off stove. Keep lid on pot and let apples sit for at least 30 minutes. Transfer apples to canning jars or freezing containers. Apple Pie Filling freezes well for up to 4 months.

Nutrition

Calories: 85kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 54mg | Potassium: 93mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 41IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 1mg