Apple pie

How to Make Apple Pie Filling

These are the ingredients you’ll need to make this apple pie filling recipe:

• Apples: The best apples for apple pie are firm and sweet-tart. Granny Smith apples are always a great choice. Some bakers prefer using Granny Smith apples in combination with a slightly sweeter variety, such as Honeycrisp.
• Lemon juice: Toss the sliced apples with lemon juice to keep them from browning prematurely.
• Cornstarch: A cup of cornstarch thickens the filling.
• Salt: Salt enhances the flavors of the other ingredients, but it won’t make your apple pie taste salty.
• Spices: Ground cinnamon and ground nutmeg add flavor and warmth to the apple pie filling.

How to Make Homemade Apple Pie Filling

Here’s a brief overview of what you can expect when you can expect when you make this homemade apple pie filling:

1. Toss the apple slices with lemon juice.
2. Combine the remaining ingredients in a Dutch oven and bring to a boil.
3. Add apples, return to a boil, then simmer until the apples are tender.
4. Freeze according to the recipe.