Description
Grandma’s Apple Pie Filling brings warmth and comfort straight from the kitchen to your table. Chopped apples simmered with cinnamon and sugar create a classic dessert topping perfect for pies, tarts, and quick sweet treats.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits:
- 6 cups sliced apples
Sweeteners:
- 1 cup sugar
Spices and Thickeners:
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
Instructions
- Slice 6 cups of apples into thin, uniform pieces using a sharp knife. Drizzle 2 tablespoons of lemon juice over the apples to prevent browning.
- Grab a separate mixing bowl and whisk together 1 cup sugar, 2 teaspoons cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon nutmeg, 2 tablespoons cornstarch, and ¼ teaspoon salt until thoroughly combined.
- Sprinkle the dry ingredient mixture over your apple slices. Gently fold and toss until every apple piece is evenly coated with the sweet spice blend.
- Transfer the seasoned apple mixture into your prepared pie crust, spreading it carefully to create an even layer.
- Heat your oven to precisely 350°F (175°C). Position the filled pie in the center of the oven rack.
- Bake the pie for exactly 45-50 minutes, checking that the apple filling becomes tender and the edges turn golden brown.
- Remove the pie from the oven and allow it to rest for 15-20 minutes before serving, which helps the filling set properly.
Notes
- Choose firm, tart apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for the best flavor and texture in your pie filling.
- Slice apples uniformly to ensure even cooking and a consistent bite throughout the pie.
- Toss apples with lemon juice to prevent browning and add a bright, fresh note to the filling.
- For a gluten-free version, swap cornstarch with arrowroot powder or potato starch to thicken the filling.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45-50 minutes
- Category: Pies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 131 kcal
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 40 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 0.3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg