Looking for a delicious dessert that is perfect for any occasion? Look no further than this amazing apple pie filling! Whether you are planning a dinner party or simply want to treat yourself to a sweet treat, this recipe is sure to please.
To start, gather your ingredients. You will need apples, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice, as well as water and cornstarch. Once you have everything you need, it is time to get started!
Begin by peeling, coring, and slicing your apples. You can use any type of apple for this recipe, but some great options include Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, and Pink Lady. Once your apples are sliced, put them in a large mixing bowl and add the sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice. Mix everything together and let sit for 30 minutes.
After 30 minutes, transfer the apple mixture to a large pot and add water. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let simmer for 5 minutes. While the mixture is simmering, make a slurry by mixing cornstarch and water in a small bowl. Add the slurry to the apple mixture and continue to stir until thickened.
Once your apple pie filling is thick and delicious, it is time to assemble your dessert! You can use this filling to make apple pies, apple turnovers, or even add it to ice cream. The possibilities are truly endless!
If you are looking for a low-carb option that still lets you enjoy the taste of apple pie, try making a mock apple pie filling with zucchini! Start by peeling and slicing your zucchini, then mixing it with sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice. Follow the same cooking directions as with the regular apple pie filling and enjoy!
Apple Pie Filling Recipe:
Ingredients:
– 6 cups sliced apples
– 1 cup sugar
– 1 tsp cinnamon
– 1/4 tsp nutmeg
– 1 tbsp lemon juice
– 1 1/2 cups water
– 3 tbsp cornstarch
Instructions:
1. Peel, core, and slice apples.
2. Mix apples, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice in a large mixing bowl.
3. Let sit for 30 minutes.
4. Transfer apple mixture to a large pot and add water.
5. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
6. Mix 3 tbsp cornstarch with water to create a slurry.
7. Add slurry to apple mixture and continue stirring until thickened.
8. Enjoy in a variety of desserts!
Mock Low Carb Apple Pie Filling Recipe:
Ingredients:
– 4 cups sliced zucchini
– 3/4 cup sugar substitute
– 1 tsp cinnamon
– 1/4 tsp nutmeg
– 1 tbsp lemon juice
– 1 1/2 cups water
– 3 tbsp cornstarch
Instructions:
1. Peel and slice zucchini.
2. Mix zucchini, sugar substitute, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice in a large mixing bowl.
3. Let sit for 30 minutes.
4. Transfer zucchini mixture to a large pot and add water.
5. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
6. Mix 3 tbsp cornstarch with water to create a slurry.
7. Add slurry to zucchini mixture and continue stirring until thickened.
8. Enjoy in a variety of low-carb desserts!
