Description
Apple Pie Filling from Scratch is a delightful homemade treat that brings warmth and nostalgia to your kitchen. This easy-to-make filling features tender spiced apples enveloped in a thick, luscious sauce, perfect for pies, pastries, or even as a topping for ice cream.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 medium apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled, cored, and diced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup cold water
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine diced apples with lemon juice and toss gently.
- In a small bowl, whisk together granulated sugar, brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat; add apples and cook for about 5 minutes until slightly softened.
- Sprinkle the sugar mixture over the apples and stir thoroughly.
- Pour in cold water and bring to a gentle simmer; stir frequently.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10-15 minutes until apples are tender but not mushy.
- Remove from heat; use immediately or let cool before storing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Cooked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (120g)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 10mg