Apple Pie Filling
This easy and versatile filling can be used for pies, tarts, danish, strudel or even just over ice cream.
Equipment
- 1 medium saucepan or pot
Ingredients
- 6 medium Apples (I use granny smith)
- ½ cup Granulated sugar
- 4 Tbsp water
- 4 tsp ground cinnamon
- 3 Tbsp butter, melted
- 2 Tbsp Cornstarch
- 2 Tbsp water
Instructions
- Peel, core and dice the apples into 1 cm cubes (roughly)
- In the pot, melt the 3 Tbsp butter, melted then add the 4 tsp ground cinnamon
- Once melted and combined, add in the 6 medium Apples that have been diced or sliced (if you prefer), the ½ cup Granulated sugar½ cup Granulated sugar and 4 Tbsp water
- Cover and cook over medium heat for 4 to 6 minutes until the apples have softened a bit.
- In a small bowl combine the 2 Tbsp Cornstarch and the 2 Tbsp water to make a slurry then add to the apple mixture and cook until the sauce is thickened and the apples are tender but not mushy. Let cool
- Once cooled you can use in your favorite recipe
Notes
This filling can be used in almost any apple recipe you like. It can be used as a traditional apple pie filling, or tart filling. Use it in Danish or strudel recipes or eat it plain!