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Apple Pie Filling Recipe

This recipe creates a deliciously tart apple pie filling perfect for diabetics! Using Granny Smith apples and minimal sugar, this filling avoids the overly sweet, gelatinous texture of commercial varieties. Pair it with your favorite shortcrust pastry (recipe #177343 suggested) for a delightful and healthy dessert. Even if you accidentally overcook it, you'll end up with delicious applesauce! This recipe focuses on the filling; baking instructions for the pie are included.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Calories 82.5 kcal
Protein 0g
Rating 4.4 (5 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Apple Pie Filling

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How to Make Apple Pie Filling

  1. Peel, quarter, and core 1 kg Granny Smith apples. Slice the quarters into approximately 1cm thick pieces.
  2. In a medium saucepan, combine the sliced apples with 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 4 whole cloves, and 2 tablespoons lemon juice.
  3. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the apples are tender but not mushy (about 15-20 minutes).
  4. Remove from heat and let cool completely. Remove the whole cloves before using the filling.
  5. (Pastry Instructions): Roll out half of your prepared shortcrust pastry (recipe #177343) on a lightly floured surface and line a 23cm pie plate.
  6. Fill the pastry-lined pie plate with the cooled apple filling.
  7. Brush the rim of the bottom pastry with a little milk.
  8. Roll out the remaining pastry and cover the pie.
  9. Crimp the edges of the pastry with a fork to seal and decorate.
  10. Trim any excess pastry from the edges of the plate.
  11. Brush the top of the pie with milk.
  12. Cut a few small slits in the pastry to allow steam to escape.
  13. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of granulated sugar over the top.
  14. Bake in a preheated 180°C (350°F) oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
  15. Let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm with cream or ice cream, or cold by itself!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

65g

Fat

0g

Carbs

7g

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30 Minutes Or Less Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Preparation 5 Ingredients Or Less Pies And Tarts Desserts Fruit Easy Diabetic Pies Dietary Inexpensive Apples