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Apple Pie Filling

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Apple Pie Filling is a simple side dish pairing that rounds out the plate.

Apple Pie Filling ready to serve.

Prep

10 mins

Cook

10 mins

Total

20 mins

Calories

135 kcal

Protein

0.2 g

Carbohydrates

33.2 g

Serves

6 servings

Fat

0.2 g

Longevity

51/100

This apple pie filling comes together quick and easy, just like it should on a busy country day. The apples soften down into a sweet, cozy sauce that tastes like home. A pinch of cinnamon brings that porch-swing warmth you can smell from the kitchen. Lemon juice keeps it bright, the way a crisp fall morning feels. The sugar melts into the juices and makes a glossy spoonful you cannot help but sneak. It is the kind of pot you keep an eye on while the coffee brews. Serve it warm and it feels like Sunday supper, even on a weeknight. Let it cool and it thickens up nice for pies, pancakes, or biscuits. Folks love it over oats or yogurt for a simple, down-home treat. Every bowl tastes like a little piece of the countryside.

Ingredients

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Ingredient notes

  • A mix of Granny Smith and Honeycrisp keeps the filling bright and balanced.

  • Cornstarch thickens quickly; add it near the end to avoid a starchy taste.

  • Lemon juice prevents browning and lifts sweetness.

Step-by-step

6 servings
  1. 1

    Step 1

    Coat the apples

    • Ingredients:
      • 4 medium apples, peeled and sliced
      • 1/3 cups sugar
      • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
      • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
    • Action: Toss apples with sugar, cinnamon, and lemon juice to coat.
  2. 2

    Step 2

    Cook until tender

    • Ingredients:
      • 4 medium apples, peeled and sliced
    • Action: Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until apples soften and release juices, 6 to 8 minutes.
  3. 3

    Step 3

    Thicken the sauce

    • Ingredients:
      • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
    • Action: Sprinkle in cornstarch and stir constantly until the juices turn glossy and thick, about 1 to 2 minutes.

Step insights

  • Sugar pulls out apple juices, creating the base for the sauce.

  • Cornstarch needs a brief simmer to activate and lose its raw taste.

Equipment

  • Saucepan

  • Cutting board

  • Knife

  • Mixing bowl

  • Wooden spoon or spatula

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