Homemade apple pie filling beats canned, and firm apples like Granny Smith hold their shape best. Make it on the stovetop to use now, freeze, or can safely.
Ingredients
6 cups (about 6 medium) firm tart apples, peeled and sliced
1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
1/4 cup (55g) packed brown sugar
2 tbsp cornstarch
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
1/4 cup (60ml) water or apple juice
1 tbsp lemon juice
Pinch of salt
Instructions
1
Toss the sliced apples with the lemon juice and set aside.
2
In a large pot, whisk the sugars, cornstarch, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt with the water until smooth.
3
Add the apples and cook over medium heat, stirring, until the mixture bubbles and thickens, about 6 to 8 minutes.
4
Cook just until the apples are barely tender, then remove from the heat.
5
Cool completely before using in a pie, freezing, or storing. The sauce thickens as it cools.
