If you’re looking for a mouth-watering homemade apple pie recipe that’s perfect for any family gathering, we’ve got you covered. This recipe for apple pie filling is so delicious that you’ll want to make it again and again. It’s easy to prepare, and canning instructions are included as well.
Apple Pie Filling
Ingredients:
– 5 cups of thinly sliced Granny Smith apples
– 1 cup of granulated sugar
– 1/4 cup of cornstarch
– 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
– 1/4 teaspoon of ground nutmeg
– 1/4 teaspoon of ground allspice
– 1/4 teaspoon of salt
– 1 1/2 cups of water
– 2 tablespoons of lemon juice
– 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
Instructions:
1. Start by peeling and thinly slicing your Granny Smith apples. You want to have about 5 cups of sliced apples.
2. In a large bowl, combine the granulated sugar, cornstarch, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground allspice, and salt. Mix well.
3. In a large saucepan, combine the water and lemon juice. Add the sugar mixture and whisk until well combined. Cook over medium heat until the mixture thickens and comes to a boil.
4. Add the sliced apples to the saucepan and stir gently to combine. Cook for about 5 minutes, until the apples are slightly softened.
5. Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Allow the mixture to cool completely.
Apple Pie Filling
Ingredients:
– 6 cups of thinly sliced Granny Smith apples
– 3/4 cup of granulated sugar
– 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
– 1/4 teaspoon of ground nutmeg
– 1/4 teaspoon of salt
– 1 tablespoon of lemon juice
– 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter
– 2 tablespoons of cornstarch
– 1/4 cup of cold water
Instructions:
1. In a large bowl, combine the sliced apples, granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt. Mix well.
2. In a large skillet, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Add the apple mixture and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes, until the apples are slightly softened.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and cold water until well combined. Add the cornstarch mixture to the skillet and stir well.
4. Continue cooking the apple mixture, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and comes to a boil.
5. Reduce the heat to low and simmer the apple mixture for about 2 minutes, until it reaches the desired consistency.
You can use this delicious apple pie filling to make any number of apple pie recipes. Whether you prefer a traditional pie crust or a crumb topping, this filling is sure to impress. Enjoy!
