apple pie filling recipe

Apple Pie Filling Recipe

This Apple Pie Filling Recipe is sweet, warmly spiced, and perfectly thick ideal for homemade pies, crisps, pastries, or even cinnamon rolls. Made with fresh apples, sugar, and cinnamon, it delivers classic flavor with a soft, tender texture.

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apple pie filling recipe allrecipes

Ingredients

  • 6 cups thinly sliced apples
  • 3/4 cup white sugar (adjust to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1–2 tablespoons lemon juice (optional, for brightness)
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (for thickening)

Directions

  1. Peel, core, and thinly slice the apples.
  2. In a large bowl, toss the apples with sugar, cinnamon, lemon juice, and flour until evenly coated.
  3. Transfer the mixture to a saucepan over medium heat.
  4. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the apples soften and the mixture thickens, about 8–12 minutes.
  5. Stir in butter until melted and fully combined.
  6. Remove from heat and let cool before using in pies or other desserts.
apple pie filling recipe with canned apples
apple pie filling recipe with canned apples

Preparation Details

Prep Time: 15–20 minutes
Cook Time: 10–12 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Yield: Enough for 1 (9-inch) pie
Servings: 8