Apple Pie Filling Recipe
A healthy and easy apple pie filling that freezes well, perfect for a lighter dessert option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 medium apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
- 1/3 cup lemon juice
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 6 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/2 cup water
Instructions
- Prepare the apples by tossing them with lemon juice.
- Add sweeteners and spices to the apples and coat well.
- Cook the apple mixture in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Simmer the mixture on medium-low heat until apples soften.
- Thicken the filling with a cornstarch and water mixture.
- Store the cooled filling in an airtight container.
Notes
For a lighter option, reduce the sugar or use a sugar alternative. Perfect for meal prep and versatile for various desserts.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: apple pie filling, healthy dessert, meal prep