Description
A quick and delicious apple pie filling made with a mix of sweet and tart apples, perfect for pies, pancakes, or just enjoying on its own.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups Granny Smith apples (peeled and sliced)
- 2 cups Honeycrisp apples (peeled and sliced)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 3 tbsp butter (cubed)
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
Instructions
- Prepare the Apples: Peel and slice Granny Smith and Honeycrisp apples into even pieces and toss in lemon juice.
- Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, combine sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cornstarch.
- Combine Apples and Mixture: Fold the apples into the sugar-spice mixture until coated.
- Cook the Mixture: In a saucepan over medium heat, cook the mixture until apples are soft (5-7 minutes).
- Finish with Butter: Stir in cubed butter until melted and combined, then cool slightly before using.
Notes
Using a mix of apple varieties enhances flavor; adjust sweetness to preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg