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Quick & Easy Stovetop Homemade Apple Pie Filling

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Make the best homemade apple pie filling on the stovetop in minutes. This recipe delivers tender apples in a thick, spiced brown sugar sauce, perfect for pies, crisps, or topping pancakes.

Ingredients

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  • 6 medium apples (like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled, cored, and sliced 1/4-inch thick
  • 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch

Instructions

  1. Combine the sliced apples, brown sugar, granulated sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and salt in a large saucepan. Toss gently to coat the apples evenly.
  2. Add the water to the saucepan. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally.
  3. Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 5 to 7 minutes, or until the apples begin to soften slightly but still hold their shape. Do not overcook them to mush.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk the cornstarch with 3 tablespoons of cold water until completely smooth to create a slurry.
  5. Pour the cornstarch slurry into the simmering apple mixture while stirring constantly.
  6. Continue to cook, stirring, until the filling thickens significantly, about 1 to 2 minutes. It should coat the back of a spoon.
  7. Remove the saucepan from the heat. The filling will thicken more as it cools.
  8. Use immediately in a pie crust or allow it to cool completely before storing.

Notes

  • For the best texture, use a mix of sweet and tart apples. Avoid overly soft varieties.
  • This filling is freezer friendly. Cool completely, then store in airtight, freezer-safe containers for up to 3 months.
  • If you are using this for a double-crust pie, let the filling cool for at least 30 minutes before placing it into your bottom crust to prevent a soggy bottom.

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