Apple Pie Filling

Apple pie filling is one of the most delicious fillings in my opinion. Did you know how versatile it is? You can use the filling for so many things, not just pie!

Ways to use apple pie filling:

• Apple pie

• Apple tarts

• Apple cinnamon puff pastry

• Pancake or French toast topping

• Spread for toast

• Crepe filling

• Oatmeal topper or mix in

• On top of vanilla cakes or cupcakes

• Filling for dessert bars

• Ice cream sundae topping

• Apple crumble filling

• On it’s own with a spoon (and some ice cream!)

With just a few ingredients and about 15 minutes, you can have a delicious treat that you could eat by the spoonful.

Recipe for Apple Pie Filling:

Ingredients Needed:⁣

4 granny smith apples peeled, cored and cut into thin slices

1/2 teaspoon lemon juice

1 ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1/8 teaspoon all spice

• You can sub all three of the above spices with about 1 ½ teaspoons of store bought apple pie spice blend

2 tablespoons water

2 tablespoons butter (salted)

3 tablespoons light brown sugar

3 tablespoons granulated sugar

1 tablespoon corn starch mixed in 2 tablespoons water

Options for serving - puff pastry sheets, tart shells, pie crust etc.

Servings made: Makes about 2 cups filling

Time to Prep: 10 minutes

Time to Cook: 10-15 minutes

How to make:
Peel, core and slice apples into very thin sections. Place into a large bowl and add lemon juice to coat apples.

In a large pot over medium heat, melt butter and add water, sugar and spices. Mix well and add apples when butter is melted.

Cook covered for about 5-7 minutes until the apples begin to soften up. Slowly add corn starch and water mixture and stir well. Turn heat down to low and allow to simmer for another 1-3 minutes depending on how soft you want the apples. The corn starch will help to thicken the liquid.

Turn heat off and use as desired. You can store in an air tight container in fridge once cool for 2-3 days or in the freezer for up to three months.

Enjoy!⁣