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Homemade Apple Pie Filling

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Elevate your baking with this Homemade Apple Pie Filling, a delightful blend of fresh apples, warm spices, and sweetness that evokes cozy memories. Perfect for more than just pies, this versatile filling can be used in crumbles, tarts, or as a topping for pancakes and yogurt. With simple ingredients and easy preparation, you’ll have a comforting apple filling ready to enhance any dessert. Enjoy it warm on chilly days or make ahead to satisfy sweet cravings at a moment’s notice.

Ingredients

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  • 9 cups fresh apples (peeled, cored, and chopped)
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 3 cups white sugar
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon coarse sea salt

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, toss chopped apples with lemon juice to prevent browning and add tang.
  2. In a Dutch oven, mix white sugar, brown sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt with 4 cups of water; bring to a low simmer until it thickens into a sauce.
  3. Gently stir in the apples and cook covered for 6 to 10 minutes until tender.
  4. Remove from heat and let cool completely before using or storing.

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