Apple Pie Filling Recipe

Apple Pie Filling Recipe

12 min
8 servings

Quick Stovetop Apple Pie Filling! This easy recipe replaces 1 can of apple pie filling and is so much better than the store-bought filling!

Ingredients

  • 4 medium apples
  • ⅓ cup sugar
  • 3 tablespoons water
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons water

Directions

  1. 1

    Peel, core, and chop or slice apples*.

  2. 2

    Melt butter and cinnamon over medium heat. Stir in apples, sugar & water.

  3. 3

    Cover and cook stirring occasionally for 4-6 minutes or until very slightly softened.

  4. 4

    In a small dish combine cornstarch and 2 tablespoons water. Add to the pan while stirring and continue to cook until apples are soft (not mushy) and filling is thickened.

  5. 5

    Let bubble 1 minute. Cool.