Ingredients
Apples
- 3 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored and diced
- 3 Honey Crisp apples, peeled, cored and diced
Liquid and Sweetener
- ½ cup sugar
- ¼ cup water
- 2 tablespoons water (for cornstarch slurry)
Butter and Spices
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon allspice
Thickener
- 1 ½ tablespoons cornstarch
Instructions
- Combine ingredients: Add the diced Granny Smith and Honey Crisp apples, sugar, ¼ cup water, unsalted butter, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and allspice to a skillet over medium heat. Stir everything well to combine then cover the skillet.
- Simmer the apples: Increase the heat to high and let the mixture simmer for 10 minutes. This will soften the apples and allow the flavors to meld.
- Prepare cornstarch slurry: In a small bowl, mix 1 ½ tablespoons of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water until smooth to create a slurry.
- Thicken the filling: Pour the cornstarch slurry into the simmering apple mixture, stirring well to incorporate evenly.
- Finish cooking: Cover the skillet again and continue to simmer for another 5 minutes to thicken the filling sufficiently.
- Cool down: Turn off the heat and allow the apple pie filling to cool before using it in your favorite recipes.
Notes
- Use a mix of tart and sweet apples for balanced flavor and texture.
- If you prefer a smoother filling, mash some apples lightly during cooking.
- The filling can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- For freezing, cool completely and freeze in a sealed container for up to 3 months.
- This filling can be used not only in pies but also as a topping for pancakes, waffles, or ice cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert Filling
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
