Description
A simple yet fantastic filling that elevates your apple desserts with fresh apples, warm spices, and a delightful sweetness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups peeled and sliced apples
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 3/4 cup water
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the apples: Peel, core, and slice 6 cups of apples, tossing them with lemon juice.
- Mix the dry ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together sugars, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and cornstarch.
- Heat the mixture: In a saucepan, combine water and dry ingredients, whisking until smooth, then cook until thick.
- Combine with apples: Add apples to the pan, stirring to coat and cook until just tender.
- Finish the filling: Stir in butter and vanilla until melted and smooth.
- Cool down: Allow filling to cool to room temperature for use or storage.
Notes
Store in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg