This recipe for Easy Homemade Apple Filling captures the essence of the fall season, making it a cozy and comforting addition to your seasonal recipes. The filling may be used in a variety of dishes including layering in cakes, spooning over ice cream, swirling into yogurt, etc...
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This filling is made fresh, which results in a better taste and texture compared to canned or pre-packaged options. Additionally, store-bought fillings often contain preservatives and artificial flavors. Homemade filling is free of these additives.
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What to use the apple filling for?
This homemade apple filling is incredibly versatile and can be used in a variety of dishes and desserts. Consider the following:
- Spoon over pancakes or waffles for a sweet and fruity topping.
- Layer with yogurt and granola for a sweet and healthy snack.
- Serve warm over vanilla ice cream for a simple, yet delicious dessert.
- Add between layers of cake. This homemade apple filling works wonderfully with a spice cake, carrot cake, ginger cakes, etc...
Ingredients
You need the following ingredients for this easy homemade apple filling:
- Apples: peel, core and dice apples into ¼" cubes. Use a good apple variety such as Granny Smith, Honey Crisp, Gala, etc...
- Cornstarch and cold water: the cornstarch and water are mixed together to form a thickening agent for the filling.
- Ground cinnamon and nutmeg
- Unsalted butter
- Brown sugar: light or dark brown sugar may be used.
See recipe card for quantities.
Instructions
Pour cold water into a small bowl with the cornstarch. Whisk until no lumps remain. Set aside.
Peel, core and chop apples into ¼" cubes.
Place apples, brown sugar, butter, salt and cinnamon in a saucepan. Begin heating over medium heat. Continue to heat until sugar melts and mixture comes to a low boil.
Whisk the cornstarch/water mixture one more time and pour into the saucepan, stirring constantly. Continue to heat on medium heat until the apples softened and the mixture thickens (approximately 5 minutes). Stir often.
Remove from heat and transfer to a storage container. Allow to cool to room temperature, then place a lid on the storage container and refrigerate. The filling will thicken more while in the refrigerator.
Equipment
This following equipment is used for this apple filling recipe:
- A heavy-duty saucepan
- Bowls, measuring cups and spoons
- Heat-resistant spatula
- Storage container with lid
Storage
Store the apple filling in an airtight container in your refrigerator for up to 5 days. I don't recommend freezing as it will become mushy when defrosting.
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I hope you enjoy this easy homemade apple filling as much as my family and friends do!
📋 Recipe
Apple Filling
Equipment
- 1 Saucepan
- Bowls, measuring cups and spoons
- Heat-Resistant Spatula
- Storage container with lid
Ingredients
- 5 Medium Apples Use Granny Smith, Honey Crisp, Gala, etc...
- 1 Cup Brown sugar Use light or dark brown sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon Salt
- 3 Tablespoons Butter Unsalted
- ¼ Cup Water Cold
- 3 Tablespoons Cornstarch
Instructions
- Pour cold water into a small bowl with the cornstarch. Whisk until no lumps remain. Set aside¼ Cup Water, 3 Tablespoons Cornstarch
- Peel, core and chop apples ¼" cubes.5 Medium Apples
- Place apples, brown sugar, butter, salt, nutmeg and cinnamon in a saucepan. Begin heating over medium heat.1 Cup Brown sugar, 1 ½ teaspoon Ground Cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon Ground Nutmeg, 3 Tablespoons Butter, ¼ teaspoon Salt
- Continue to heat until sugar melts and mixture comes to a low boil. Stir every few minutes.
- Whisk the cornstarch/water mixture one more time and pour into the saucepan, stirring constantly.
- Continue to heat on medium heat until the apples softened and the mixture thickens (approximately 5 minutes). Stir often.
- Remove from heat and transfer to a storage container. Allow to cool to room temperature, place a lid on the storage container and place in the refrigerator.
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