Description
This easy apple pie filling recipe features tender Honeycrisp apples coated in a sweet and spiced mixture, perfect for use in pies, tarts, or crisp desserts. The combination of brown sugar, cinnamon, and a touch of cornstarch creates a thick, flavorful filling that bakes to a delightful texture with a balance of sweetness and spice.
Ingredients
Scale
Apples
- 5 Honeycrisp apples, peeled, cored, and cut into wedges
Dry Ingredients
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
Instructions
- Slice the apples: Use a mandolin slicer to thinly and evenly slice the peeled and cored Honeycrisp apples. This ensures consistent cooking and texture in the filling.
- Combine ingredients: In a large bowl, add the sliced apples along with 1/2 cup brown sugar, 3 tablespoons flour, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt.
- Mix thoroughly: Using your hands, mix all the ingredients well until the apple slices are evenly coated with the sugar and spices.
- Drain excess juice: Before adding the filling to the pie crust, strain the apple mixture to remove excess juice, preventing a soggy crust.
- Thicken the filling: Sprinkle 1 tablespoon cornstarch over the strained apples and mix again to help thicken the filling during baking.
- Assemble and bake: Add the prepared apple filling to your pie crust and bake according to your pie recipe’s instructions, usually at 375°F (190°C) for about 50-60 minutes until the crust is golden and the filling is bubbly.
Notes
- Honeycrisp apples are preferred for their balance of sweetness and tartness; however, Granny Smith or Fuji apples can be substituted.
- Ensure to drain the apples well to avoid a runny pie filling.
- Cornstarch is added at the end to avoid clumping and ensure proper thickening.
- For added flavor, consider adding a pinch of nutmeg or a teaspoon of vanilla extract.
- This filling can be prepared a day ahead and refrigerated until ready to use.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 pie slice
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 0.5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: apple pie filling, easy apple pie, homemade pie filling, Honeycrisp apples, autumn dessert
