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Easy Homemade Apple Filling

Aug 18, 2024 · Leave a Comment

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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...

mason jar with homemade apple filling

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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?
  • Ingredients
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  • Equipment
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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...
finished cake filled with layers of homemade apple filling

Ingredients

You need the following ingredients for this easy homemade apple filling:

ingredients needed to make an apple filling recipe including apples, cornstarch, brown sugar, butter, water and ground cinnamon
  • 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

mixing cold water and cornstarch together to create a thickening agent

Pour cold water into a small bowl with the cornstarch. Whisk until no lumps remain. Set aside.

chopped and whole apples on a cutting board

Peel, core and chop apples into ¼" cubes.

heating apple chunks, butter, cinnamon and brown sugar in a saucepan

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.

adding cornstarch to a saucepan with apples to thicken the filling

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
homemade apple filling in a jar with a spoonful showing

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!

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mason jar with homemade apple filling

Apple Filling

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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Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 10 minutes mins
Cooling time 30 minutes mins
Total Time 55 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 3 cups
Calories 492 kcal

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 aside
    ¼ 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.

Nutrition

Calories: 492kcalCarbohydrates: 126gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gTrans Fat: 0.03gSodium: 132mgPotassium: 369mgFiber: 7gSugar: 103gVitamin A: 134IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 117mgIron: 1mg
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