Homemade Apple Pie Filling: The Best Way to Elevate Your Desserts
Enhance your desserts with this delicious homemade apple pie filling recipe.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups sliced apples
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine sliced apples with sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and cornstarch.
- Mix gently until apples are well coated.
- Pour the mixture into a pie crust and spread evenly.
- Bake for 45 minutes or until apples are tender.
Notes
- For a thicker filling, increase cornstarch.
- Use tart apples for a balanced flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Homemade Apple Pie Filling, Apple Pie, Dessert