Apple Filling For Pies Recipe

Ingredients for Apple Filling For Pies

• 3-4 large apples (about 4 cups, peeled, cored, and diced)
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• ¾ cup granulated sugar
• 2-4 tablespoons cornstarch
• Nutmeg
• Cinnamon
• Apple Juice

How to Make Apple Filling For Pies

1. Peel, core, and dice 3-4 large apples (about 4 cups).
2. In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine diced apples with 2 tablespoons lemon juice.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2-4 tablespoons cornstarch, ¾ cup granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg, and a pinch of salt.
4. Pour the dry ingredient mixture over the apples and stir until evenly coated.
5. Add 1 cup of apple juice or water to the bowl.
6. Microwave on high for 5 minutes, stirring every 2 minutes. Continue microwaving in 2-minute intervals, stirring frequently until the filling has thickened to your desired consistency (about 10-15 minutes total microwave time).
7. Remove from microwave and let cool completely. The filling will continue to thicken as it cools.
8. Pour the cooled filling into a 9-inch chilled pie crust. Top with your favorite pie crust and crimp the edges.
9. Bake on the lowest rack of your oven at 425°F (220°C) for 10 minutes.
10. Move the pie to the center rack and continue baking until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbling, about 20-25 minutes more. Let cool completely before serving.