Have you ever had the pleasure of digging into a slice of handmade apple pie? That delicious medley of flavors from soft apples, sweet and spicy undertones drifting through the air? The secret, as it turns out, is in the filling. Let us show you how to make this delectable pie centerpiece in your own kitchen.

Apple Pie Filling Recipe

Time to Prepare: 15 minutes

Time to cook: 20 minutes

Time allotted: 35 minutes

Filling for one 9-inch pie yields

Ingredients:

5 apples (cored, peeled, and sliced uniformly)

1 cup of sugar

1 tablespoon cornstarch

1 teaspoon cinnamon powder

1 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1 cup of water

3/4 cup apple juice (or cider)

2 tablespoons lemon juice

How to Make a Heavenly Apple Pie Filling:

Ingredients:

5 apples (cored, peeled, and sliced uniformly)

1 cup of sugar

1 tablespoon cornstarch

1 teaspoon cinnamon powder

1 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1 cup of water

3/4 cup apple juice (or cider)

2 tablespoons lemon juice

How to Make a Heavenly Apple Pie Filling:

Begin by preparing your apples. Make sure the slices are uniform after coring, peeling, and slicing to ensure even cooking and flavor merging.

Dry Mix: In a large mixing basin, combine sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, and nutmeg until thoroughly blended.

In a separate bowl, combine the water, apple juice or cider, and lemon juice.

Begin by combining the sliced apples and dry ingredients in a large saucepan. Mix in the liquid components gradually to get a smooth mixture.

Simmer Time: Continue to whisk the mixture over medium heat until it thickens due to the cornstarch. You’re done when the apples are soft (about 15-20 minutes).

Cooling: Remove the pot from the heat and set aside to cool the pie filling. If you intend to use it later, store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator. This filling will keep for up to a week!

All that’s left is to decorate your pie or dig in with a spoon – no judgment here! Enjoy! 🍏🥧