Homemade Apple Pie Filling: The Best Recipe for Comfort Food
A warm and delicious filling perfect for apple pies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 1 pie filling 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups sliced apples
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a large bowl, combine apples, sugar, lemon juice, flour, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Mix well until apples are fully coated.
- Pour the filling into a prepared pie crust.
- Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes.
- Reduce heat to 350°F (175°C) and continue baking for 30-40 minutes.
- Cool before serving.
Notes
- Use a mix of tart and sweet apples for best flavor.
- Adjust sugar to taste based on the sweetness of the apples.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Homemade Apple Pie Filling,Apple Pie,Comfort Food