Best 5 Homemade Apple Pie Filling Recipes

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Homemade apple pie filling is a classic dessert filling that can be used in a variety of pies, tarts, and other desserts. It is made with fresh apples, sugar, and spices, and can be customized to your own taste. This article provides three delicious recipes for homemade apple pie filling:

* **Classic Apple Pie Filling**: This recipe uses a combination of Granny Smith and Honeycrisp apples, which provide a balance of tartness and sweetness. It is flavored with cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice, and can be used in any type of apple pie or tart.


* **Spiced Apple Pie Filling**: This recipe adds a bit of extra spice to the classic apple pie filling. It uses a combination of Granny Smith and Braeburn apples, and is flavored with cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, ginger, and cloves. It is perfect for pies with a more complex flavor profile.


* **Caramel Apple Pie Filling**: This recipe takes the classic apple pie filling to the next level by adding a layer of caramel. It uses a combination of Granny Smith and Fuji apples, and is flavored with cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice. The caramel adds a rich, decadent flavor that is sure to please everyone.

These three recipes are just a starting point. You can use your own favorite apples and spices to create your own unique apple pie filling. Get creative and experiment with different flavors to find the perfect filling for your next pie or tart.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

APPLE PIE FILLING



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Freezer apple pie filling. With this recipe, you can treat your family with pies year-round.

Provided by Terri

Categories     Desserts     Pies     Apple Pie Recipes

Yield 40

Number Of Ingredients 8

18 cups thinly sliced apples
3 tablespoons lemon juice
10 cups water
4 ½ cups white sugar
1 cup cornstarch
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, toss apples with lemon juice and set aside. Pour water into a Dutch oven over medium heat. Combine sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, salt, and nutmeg in a bowl; add to water, stir well, and bring to a boil. Boil for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
  • Add apples and return to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer until apples are tender, about 6 to 8 minutes. Cool for 30 minutes.
  • Ladle into 5 freezer containers, leaving 1/2 inch headspace. Cool at room temperature no longer than 1 1/2 hours.
  • Seal and freeze. Can be stored for up to 12 months.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 129.2 calories, Carbohydrate 33.4 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 0.2 g, Sodium 60.8 mg, Sugar 28.4 g

CANNED APPLE PIE FILLING



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This recipe makes 7 quart jars of filling for apple pies. 2 quarts make a 9 inch pie. Need to have 7 one quart canning jars, with rings and lids.

Provided by rhonda

Categories     Desserts     Pies     Apple Pie Recipes

Yield 56

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 ½ cups white sugar
1 cup cornstarch
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 teaspoons salt
10 cups water
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 drops yellow food coloring
6 pounds apples

Steps:

  • in a large pan, mix sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon and nutmeg. Add salt and water and mix well. Bring to a boil and cook until thick and bubbly. Remove from heat and add lemon juice and food coloring.
  • Sterilize canning jars, lids and rings by boiling them in a large pot of water.
  • Peel, core, and slice apples. Pack the sliced apples into hot canning jars, leaving a 1/2 inch headspace.
  • Fill jars with hot syrup, and gently remove air bubbles with a knife.
  • Put lids on and process in a water bath canner for 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 96.7 calories, Carbohydrate 25 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 0.1 g, Sodium 85 mg, Sugar 21.1 g

FREEZER APPLE PIE FILLING - OAMC



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This is a wonderful apple pie filling that you make in the fall when apples are in abundance. During the winter months, just pull a package of pie filling from the freezer, defrost, and pour into your favorite pie crust. This makes enough filling for 4 pies.

Provided by KelBel

Categories     Pie

Time 1h

Yield 4 pies, 32 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

16 cups apples, peeled and thinly sliced
4 tablespoons lemon juice
4 cups white sugar
1 cup cornstarch
4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon salt
8 cups water

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, toss apples with lemon juice and set aside.
  • Pour water into a Dutch oven over medium heat. Combine sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, salt and nutmeg. Add to water, stir well, and bring to a boil. Boil for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
  • Add apples and return to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer until apples are tender, about 6 to 8 minutes. Cool for 30 minutes.
  • Ladle into 4 freezer containers or gallon freezer bags, leaving 1/2 inch headspace. Cool at room temperature no longer than 1 1/2 hours.
  • Seal and freeze. Can be stored for up to 12 months.
  • You can also make pies right away.

APPLE FILLING FOR PIES



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After just making this again I think some may find the filling too thick so I am changing the instructions to say 2-4 tablespoons of cornstarch. We like our apples diced so it takes 3-4 large apples to achieve 4 cups. I also used the micro.this time stirring every couple minutes. No chance of burning on the bottom that way.

Provided by Dorel

Categories     Pie

Time 45m

Yield 1 9inch pie, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 cups diced apples
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 cup sugar, depending on sweetness of apples, to taste
2 -4 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg, to your taste
1 teaspoon cinnamon, to your taste
1 cup apple juice or 1 cup water, if you don't have juice, try to have juice, it adds to the flavor

Steps:

  • Sprinkle lemon juice over apples in saucepan.
  • Mix next four ingredients together and add to apples.
  • Mix well.
  • Add very hot juice to pan, (I microwave juice for 2 minutes) cook, stirring constantly until thickened.
  • Remove from heat and cool.
  • Fill a well chilled 9 inch pastry lined pan and cover with top crust.
  • Bake on lowest rack at 425* for 10 minutes, and finish baking on center rack until bubbling, about 20 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 105.2, Fat 0.2, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 2.3, Carbohydrate 27.1, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 22.1, Protein 0.2

APPLE PIE FILLING



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My family is always delighted to see an oven-fresh pie cooling on the counter. What a convenience it is to have jars of homemade freezer apple pie filling on hand so I can treat them to pies year-round. -Laurie Mace, Los Osos, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 5-1/2 quarts (enough for about five 9-inch pies).

Number Of Ingredients 8

18 cups sliced peeled tart apples (about 6 pounds)
3 tablespoons bottled lemon juice
4-1/2 cups sugar
1 cup cornstarch
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
10 cups water

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, toss apples with lemon juice; set aside. In a Dutch oven over medium heat, combine the sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, salt and nutmeg. Add water; bring to a boil. Boil for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Add apples; return to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until the apples are tender, about 6-8 minutes. Cool for 30 minutes. , Ladle into freezer containers, leaving 1/2-in. headspace. Cool at room temperature no longer than 1-1/2 hours. Seal and freeze; store up to 12 months.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 128 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 60mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 0 protein.

Tips:

  • Choose the right apples: Use a variety of apples that will hold their shape when cooked, such as Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Braeburn.
  • Peel and slice the apples evenly: This will help them cook evenly.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan: Cook the apples in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding the pan.
  • Add some spices: A combination of cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice is a classic choice, but you can also add other spices like ginger, cardamom, or cloves.
  • Sweeten the filling to taste: Use sugar, honey, or maple syrup to sweeten the filling to your liking.
  • Thicken the filling: If you want a thicker filling, you can add a cornstarch slurry (a mixture of cornstarch and water) or tapioca pearls.
  • Let the filling cool completely: This will help it set and thicken.

Conclusion:

Homemade apple pie filling is a delicious and versatile ingredient that can be used in a variety of desserts, including pies, tarts, and cobblers. With a few simple ingredients and a little time, you can create a delicious filling that will make your next dessert a hit.

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