Homemade Apple Pie Filling | It’s apple season and that means apple pie everything! This easy to make pie filling is not just for pie. It also makes the perfect topping on ice cream, pancakes or waffles. I love adding it to muffins, coffee cakes and breads. Don’t forget about no bake desserts and parfaits! There’s so many things you can do with this pie filling. NOTE: BECAUSE THE FILLING IS COOKED I RECOMMEND USING IT ON BLIND BAKED PIES. Scroll down to find out how to make a blind baked pie and for lots of options for this delicious pie filling.↓

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What is “blind” baking?

Blind baking is a process of baking a pie crust without filling. The “pie weights” help keep the pie dough flat.

Place the bottom crust into the pie pan and crimp edges.

Line with parchment paper—add pie weights, dried beans or rice.

Half way through the baking process take out the weights and parchment paper. Bake until light and crispy.

Where Can I Use this Homemade Apple Pie Filling?

Any recipe that requires a can of apple pie filling
Hand held apple pies (since small pies don’t have to be baked or fried that long this pie filling is perfect)
Mason Jar Lid Pie
Apple Pie Cake Roll
Apple Pie Parfaits
Cinnamon Roll Apple Pie Pops
Apple Pie Fruit Dip
Spoon on top of your favorite baked cheesecake

Homemade Apple Pie Filling

Yield: Fills I quart Jar

Apple Pie without the crust. Perfect for spooning over ice cream or using as a topping on a cheesecake.

Ingredients

6 large Granny Smith apples (about 12 cups) peeled, cored and sliced
1 1/2 cups light brown sugar
3/4 cup granulated sugar
6 tablespoons all purpose flour
3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/3 cup water

Instructions

In a large saucepan add the apples, sugars, flour, cinnamon, salt, butter and water. Stir to combine. On med high heat cook until butter is melted. Turn heat down to medium low and simmer 3-5 minutes or until the sauce has thickened and apples are tender but still crisp. Pour into a jar or container with an air tight lid and store in the refrigerator up to 1 week.

If Freezing: Cool completely, pour into a freezer safe zip top bag. Place flat in the freezer until completely frozen and then you can store the filling upright like a book.

RECIPES WITH APPLE

CINNAMON ROLL APPLE PIE POPS 2. MINI APPLE CRUMB CHEESECAKES 3. SLOW COOKER CRANBERRY APPLE OATMEAL

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Comments

Homemade Apple Pie Filling — 15 Comments

Robert Wilkinson on September 25, 2017 at 3:42 pm said:

PRINT??????? HOW

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- Sheryl on September 25, 2017 at 4:01 pm said:
  
  Hi Robert, If you click on the print button provided in the recipe card a new screen should pop up with a print option. I just tried it in Chrome and FireFox and it worked in both.
  
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Cheryl Wallace on August 28, 2018 at 1:08 pm said:

I need 240 mini – 4″- 4.5″ apple pies love this mason jar lid idea but just trying to figure out if this is possible for me to make…..would you say 3 apples per lid??

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- Sheryl on August 28, 2018 at 8:12 pm said:
  
  Hi Cheryl, A wide mouth mason jar lid is about 3 3/8 inches. This apple pie filling will make 18 wide mouth mason jar lid pies. Here’s the link to the recipe—->>>>MASON JAR LID APPLE PIES Good Luck!
  
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Tracy on October 11, 2018 at 2:25 pm said:

How many pies does this one batch make?

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- Sheryl on October 12, 2018 at 7:04 pm said:
  
  Hi Tracy, While this is apple pie filling it is meant to be used as a topping, in yogurt or other no bake treats. Since the apples are already cooked I wouldn’t use it for a pie.
  
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  - Starla on October 23, 2018 at 4:42 am said:
    
    Man! I literally just saw your comment about this not being intended for pie. I already made these and was going to bake a pie today with them.
    
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    - Sheryl on October 23, 2018 at 9:54 am said:
      
      Hi Starla, Go ahead and try it. Just make sure to adjust the baking time and please let me know if it works!
      
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      - Starla on September 18, 2020 at 9:25 pm said:
        
        Ended up working great! Used Pillsbury pie crusts, baked per box directions and it was wonderful. Thanks so much for the recipe 🙂
      - Sheryl on September 19, 2020 at 9:15 am said:
        
        That’s great Starla!
Starla on October 23, 2018 at 1:09 pm said:

How long would you recommend baking it for?

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Carol on September 22, 2019 at 2:41 pm said:

I’m going to try doing what my mom used to do. Freeze the apples into a pie plate lined with plastic wrap. When frozen take out and wrap apples in more plastic and save to make pies when ready to bake one. Honestly I haven’t tried it but she never said it didn’t work lol. Hopefully it will work or have you tried this and it did?

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- Sheryl on September 23, 2019 at 2:16 pm said:
  
  No, I haven’t tried it Carol but I think it’s brilliant!
  
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Heather Swarthout on November 23, 2023 at 5:44 am said:

This has been my go-to recipe since I switched apple pie recipes. Hands down the best and super caramelized. I have received nothing but compliments. My pies don’t last long, so I have to make a few just to hold us over! Thank you so much for this recipe.

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- Sheryl on November 23, 2023 at 8:07 am said:
  
  Thank You Heather. I’m so glad you like the recipe.
  
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