Here’s the full Homemade Apple Pie Filling recipe based on the image you shared 🍎🥧:
The Best Homemade Apple Pie Filling
Ingredients
- 5 cups apples, peeled, cored, and diced (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp work great)
- ¾ cup sugar (adjust to taste)
- ½ cup cornstarch
- 2 cups water
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp nutmeg (optional)
- 1 tsp lemon juice (optional, to balance sweetness)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prep the apples: Wash, peel, core, and dice the apples into small chunks. Set aside.
- Make the sauce: In a saucepan, whisk together sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Slowly add water while whisking to avoid lumps.
- Cook until thickened: Place over medium heat and cook until the mixture begins to thicken and bubble. Stir constantly to prevent sticking.
- Add apples: Stir in the apple chunks and cook for 10–12 minutes, or until the apples are tender but not mushy.
- Finish: Stir in lemon juice if using. Remove from heat and let it cool.
- Store: Transfer to sterilized jars. Refrigerate up to 1 week or freeze up to 3 months.
Time & Yield
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Fills one 9-inch pie (about 4–5 cups filling)
Enjoy