Apple Pie Filling
This apple pie filling is the perfect recipe for a scrumptious fall treat! Tender apples, a blend of warm fall spices, and a syrupy sauce make it a great addition to any dessert—or your favorite pie crust!
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time10 minutes mins
Total Time20 minutes mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: apple pie filling
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 312kcal
- 6 Granny Smith apples peeled, cored, and sliced
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- 2 Tablespoons cornstarch
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup dark brown sugar packed
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Toss the prepared apple slices in lemon juice to prevent oxidation.
6 Granny Smith apples, ¼ cup lemon juice
Whisk the ¼ cup of lemon juice and cornstarch in a small bowl until dissolved. Set aside.
2 Tablespoons cornstarch
In a Dutch oven over medium heat, add the butter and heat until melted. Add the apples and stir. Cook for 5 minutes or until the apples are soft.
¼ cup unsalted butter
Pour the lemon juice/cornstarch mixture over the apples. Stir to combine. Cook for 1 minute. Add both sugars and salt and stir to combine.
½ cup granulated sugar, ½ cup dark brown sugar, 1 teaspoon kosher salt
Remove from the heat and add the cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and vanilla. Stir to combine.
1 teaspoon cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon nutmeg, ¼ teaspoon ground ginger, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Let cool to room temperature and use immediately or store for later use.
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 312kcal | Carbohydrates: 63g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 396mg | Potassium: 236mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 54g | Vitamin A: 336IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 0.4mg