Easy Apple Pie Filling: The Perfect Filling for Pies and Crisps
This simple apple pie filling recipe is perfect for pies, crisps, or cobblers. It's quick to make and features a delicious blend of sweet and spiced apples.
Equipment
- Large Mixing Bowl
- 9-inch Pie Plate or Baking Dish
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Peeler
- Knife
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 6 medium Granny Smith Apples Peeled, cored, and sliced
- 0.75 cup Granulated Sugar
- 0.25 cup Packed Light Brown Sugar
- 2 tablespoons All-Purpose Flour
- 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground Allspice
- 0.25 cup Apple Cider or Juice Optional, for extra moisture
- 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Helps prevent browning
- 1 tablespoon Butter Cut into small pieces
Instructions
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Peel, core, and slice the apples.
- In a large bowl, combine the sliced apples, granulated sugar, brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice.
- Gently toss to coat the apples evenly.
- Stir in the apple cider or juice (if using) and lemon juice.
- Pour the apple mixture into a 9-inch pie plate or a baking dish. Dot the top with the butter pieces.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 30-40 minutes, or until the apples are tender and the filling is bubbly.
- If using in a pie, bake according to your pie crust recipe instructions. Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
For a thicker filling, increase the flour to 3 tablespoons. You can also add other spices like cardamom or ginger. This filling is delicious served warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.