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Cinnamon spiced apple compote in a glass jar with fresh green apples around it.

Apple Pie Filling Recipe

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 148 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 5 medium apples peeled, cored, and sliced
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 cup water plus more for slurry
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch

Instructions
 

  • Toss apples with lemon juice to prevent browning.
    Sliced apples and lemon in a bowl for baking or cooking.
  • In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the sliced apples, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and water. Stir well and cover.
    Sliced apples with cinnamon and sugar in a saucepan for apple pie filling.
  • Cook for about 6-8 minutes until the apples are slightly softened.
  • Mix cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water to create a slurry. Pour this into the saucepan with apples. Stir continuously until the mixture thickens, about 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.
    Sliced apples cooking in a saucepan for baking or apple pie recipe.

Nutrition

Calories: 148kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 0.4gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 2mgFiber: 3g
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