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Apple Pie Filling
Homemade apple pie filling takes just a few minutes to make and is perfect to have on hand for when you need to quickly make a pie.
Prep Time
10
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
25
minutes
minutes
Total Time
35
minutes
minutes
Servings
10
Ingredients
2 ½
pounds
(
1132
g
)
Golden Delicious Apples
,
peeled and sliced - about 7 medium apples
1
tablespoon
fresh lemon juice
¼
cup
(
56
g
)
unsalted butter
¼
cup
(
32
g
)
all-purpose flour
1 ½
cups
(
360
ml
)
apple cider
,
or apple juice
¾
cup
(
150
g
)
granulated sugar
2
teaspoon
ground cinnamon
⅛
teaspoon
salt
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Instructions
In a medium bowl, toss the apples with lemon juice until evenly coated. Set aside.
In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium-high heat.
Whisk in the flour and cook until the flour begins to brown, about 5 minutes while whisking continuously.
Slowly whisk in the apple cider making sure to break up any lumps of flour.
Stir in the apples, sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
Bring to a boil then reduce the heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes, until apples are tender and the sauce has thickened.
Allow the filling to cool completely before using in a recipe or storing for later use.
Notes
Use any variety of apple or combination of apples you prefer.
Dice or chop the apples if don't prefer the large slices.
Make ahead tip
Store in glass jars in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Or store in zip-top freezer bags in the freezer for up to 2 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight before using.
How to use the filling to make apple pie
Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a 9-inch pie plate with a store-bought or
homemade pie crust
.
Pour the apple pie filling into the pie crust. Top with a second pie crust. Flute the edges as desired.
Bake for 40-45 minutes until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbling.
Remove from the oven and cool completely before serving.