Homemade Apple Pie
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Easy Homemade Apple Pie Filling Make delicious pies with this simple recipe Perfectly spiced and ready to use Try it today
- Author: amelia
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 8 cups
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
- 6-8 medium apples (Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, Gala)
- 1/2 – 3/4 cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup water
- Peel, core, and slice the apples into about 1/4-inch thick slices.
- In a large bowl, combine the apple slices, sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice. Toss to coat evenly.
- Transfer the apple mixture to a heavy-bottomed saucepan.
- Add the water and butter to the saucepan.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the apples are tender but still hold their shape and the sauce has thickened, about 25-30 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let cool slightly before using in your pie.