Best Homemade Apple Pie Filling: Easy, Delicious, and Cozy
Learn how to make the best homemade apple pie filling that is easy, delicious, and cozy.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 6 cups peeled and sliced apples
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon butter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the sliced apples with sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon, nutmeg, and flour. Toss until apples are well coated.
- Fill the pie crust with the apple mixture and dot with butter.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, then reduce the temperature to 350°F (175°C) and continue baking for 35–45 minutes, or until apples are soft and the pie is golden brown.
Notes
- For a sweeter filling, add more sugar to taste.
- Let the filling cool before using it in pies to avoid a soggy crust.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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