Homemade Apple Pie Filling combines fresh apples in a brown sugar sauce loaded with warm cinnamon. This easy Apple Pie Filling from Scratch can be eaten as a sauce or added to a tart shell for a quick apple dessert.
Peel, core and slice apples 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick.
In a 2-quart saucepan combine sliced apples and juice. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally for 6 minutes. Add butter.
Whisk cinnamon, brown sugar and cornstarch together. When the butter has melted pour the brown sugar mixture over the apples. Stir constantly until sauce thickens approximately 2 minutes.
Remove from heat and let sit for 5 minutes.
Notes
TIPS:
Don't overcook the apples! This apple pie recipe only takes about 10 minutes to cook depending on how thick you slice the apples.
Slice the apples all about the same 1/4" to 1/2" thick. That way they will all cook at the same rate. Otherwise, you'll have some undercooked and others overcooked and mushy.
As a flavor variation, you can also add Nutmeg, Allspice, Clove, and Ginger. Make it your own!
Homemade Apple Pie Filling can be frozen in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
This recipe was calculated using the exact brands and measurements I used to make this recipe. If you are following a strict diet please note changing anything will cause the nutritional info to change. My calculations are intended as a guide only.