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Easy Stovetop Homemade Apple Pie Filling with Brown Sugar

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Create the best homemade apple pie filling using this simple stovetop method. You get tender, juicy apple slices in a thick, sweet, cinnamon-spiced glaze that is perfect for pies, tarts, or topping pancakes.

Ingredients

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  • 6 large apples (like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled, cored, and sliced 1/4-inch thick
  • 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Combine the brown sugar, granulated sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice in a medium saucepan. Whisk these dry ingredients together until uniform.
  2. Add the water to the saucepan and whisk until the mixture is smooth and there are no lumps of cornstarch remaining.
  3. Place the saucepan over medium heat. Stir constantly until the mixture begins to bubble and thicken. This should take about 5 to 7 minutes. The glaze will become clear and glossy.
  4. Once the glaze is thick, reduce the heat to low. Add the sliced apples to the saucepan. Gently stir to coat all the apple slices evenly with the thickened glaze.
  5. Continue to cook over low heat for 5 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally. You want the apples to become tender but still hold their shape; avoid cooking them until they are mushy.
  6. Remove the pan from the heat. Stir in the butter and lemon juice until the butter is fully melted and incorporated.
  7. Let the apple pie filling cool completely before using it in a pie crust or serving. Cooling allows the glaze to set to the proper thick consistency.

Notes

  • For the best texture, use a mix of tart and sweet apples. Do not overcook the apples; they should remain slightly firm.
  • If you prefer a slightly thicker filling, use 5 tablespoons of cornstarch instead of 4.
  • This filling works well as a topping for waffles, pancakes, or vanilla ice cream.
  • This recipe makes enough filling for one standard 9-inch pie.

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