Homemade Apple Pie Filling

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Homemade Apple Pie Filling

This Homemade Apple Pie Filling is super simple and easy to make! With the sweetness from the apples and the subtle hints of spice, there's no way not to love this classic.

Course: Fillings

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 25

Cook Time: 10

Total Time: 35

Servings: cups

Calories: 509kcal

Ingredients

8 large Granny Smith Apples
1½ cups powdered sugar
6 Tablespoons all purpose flour
6 Tablespoons boiled cider
2½ teaspoons apple pie spice
½ teaspoon salt
1½ Tablespoons vanilla extract
3 Tablespoons salted butter

Instructions

Peel, core, and chop apples.
Combine all ingredients in a large pot.
Cook over medium-low heat for 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
When apples become slightly tender, turn off heat and allow to cool before use.

Notes

Substitutions:

You can use any kind of baking apple! We prefer granny smiths, but it's really about whatever you like best!
You can use store-bought or homemade boiled cider.
Vegan butter can be used in place of regular butter to make this recipe vegan!

Expert Tips:

Using a corer and peeler will make the prep a breeze! I highly recommend the one in the recipe card. I have used it for years and absolutely adore it!
Try to find apples that are firm to the touch and have no bruises. This will provide a great texture with no sour tasting apples in your filling.
Don't overcook the apples!
You can chop the apples as thick or thin as you prefer.

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