This homemade apple pie filling is the best way to use up all the fresh apples you just picked at the orchard! Sweet, tart apples are covered in all the best fall spices and tucked into a buttery, flaky pie crust to make the coziest classic autumn dessert.
There's nothing better during the colder months than a warm, cozy apple pie! This filling has all the best flavors of autumn wrapped into one recipe, and it's a staple for any home baker who loves fall baking. I haven’t perfected my homemade pie crust recipe just yet, so for now, I’m using good old Pillsbury - it truly always does the trick!
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Ingredients & Equipment
You’ll need the following ingredients and equipment to make this homemade apple pie filling:
- pie pan
- small/medium apples
- granulated sugar
- brown sugar
- cinnamon
- nutmeg
- allspice
- salt
Customize This Recipe!
There are a few different ways you can customize this recipe:
- Add another fruit. Surprise your tastebuds with the addition of more fruits in your apple pie filling - blueberries, cherries, or strawberries are all great options.
- Pair with a fun ice cream. Instead of a classic vanilla companion, try eating this apple pie with a unique flavor like chocolate, caramel, or even something fruity!
- Decorate your pie crust. Make a fun design or even write a message on the top of your pie crust to really make it special!
Kitchen Tips:
- Utilize mise en place! Make sure you have all of your ingredients prepped and ready before you begin making this recipe - it will help save you time and keep you organized.
- Prevent browning apples. You can add a bit of lemon juice to your apple slices to prevent them from browning if they're going to sit for a while before baking.
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Homemade Apple Pie Filling
Ingredients
- store-bought pie crusts thawed
- 4-5 small/medium apples peeled and sliced
- ½ cup sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425ºF and prepare a standard pie pan.
- If your pie crust is frozen, thaw it on the counter until it’s room temperature and easy to unroll.
- Peel and thinly slice 4-5 apples - you should get about 4 ½ to 5 cups, or just enough to fill the pie pan without overflowing. place them in a large mixing bowl.
- Mix together sugars, spices and salt in a smaller bowl, then combine with the apple slices, making sure to coat the slices evenly.
- Place one pie crust into the pie pan, pressing gently into the base and sides, and fanning out the edges onto the rim of the pie pan.
- Fill the pan with your apple mixture, smoothing out the slices so the filling is level and not too bulky.
- Cover with the second pie crust, folding the edges of the top crust under the bottom crust to ensure the filling won’t leak.
- Flute the edges with your fingers or a fork, and score any designs you want into the top crust (I usually opt for simple leaves, or even just the classic 4-line score!)
- Bake for about 15 minutes, then place tin foil over the edges of the crust to avoid burning.
- Bake for another 30 minutes, then let cool slightly - best served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream!
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