Description
Discover the joy of homemade apple pie filling with this easy stovetop recipe that captures the essence of fall in every bite. In just 12 minutes, you can create a deliciously fragrant filling using fresh apples and aromatic spices, far surpassing anything store-bought. This versatile filling is perfect for pies, tarts, or even as a warm topping over ice cream and pancakes. With its comforting flavor and customizable sweetness, it’s bound to become a family favorite for all your dessert needs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium apples
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons water
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 4 teaspoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
- Peel, core, and chop the apples; set aside.
- In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in cinnamon, then add apples, sugar, and water.
- Cover and cook for 4-6 minutes until apples are slightly softened.
- Mix cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water until smooth; add to the pan and stir constantly until thickened (about 1 minute).
- Remove from heat and let cool before using.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: For optimal flavor, use a mix of sweet and tart apples like Granny Smith and Honeycrisp. Adjust sugar levels based on apple sweetness for a personalized taste.