Classic Apple Filling
Indulge in the comforting nostalgia of homemade sweetness with this **Classic Apple Filling**, a versatile recipe bursting with warm spices and tender apple slices. Perfect for pies, tarts, or a decadent topping for pancakes and ice cream, this filling showcases a balance of tart Granny Smith apples and rich flavors from cinnamon, nutmeg, and a touch of brown sugar. Enhanced by a splash of vanilla and a hint of lemon, each step—from caramelizing the apples in butter to thickening their natural juices—offers simplicity with scrumptious results. Ready in just 40 minutes, this easy apple filling recipe is a fall favorite and a year-round crowd-pleaser for desserts or breakfast classics.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 medium Apples (Granny Smith or your choice)
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
Instructions
Peel, core, and slice the apples into thin, even slices (about 1/4 inch thick).
Place the apple slices in a large bowl and drizzle them with the lemon juice. Toss to coat the apples evenly, which will help prevent browning and add a touch of acidity.
In a small bowl, combine the granulated sugar, brown sugar, all-purpose flour, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt. Mix thoroughly.
Sprinkle the dry mixture over the apples in the large bowl. Stir gently until all apple slices are evenly coated with the sugar and spice mixture.
In a large skillet, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat.
Once the butter is melted and begins to bubble slightly, add the coated apple slices to the skillet.
Cook the apples over medium heat for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Cook until the apples are tender but not mushy and the juices have thickened.
Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
Let the apple filling cool completely if using it as a pie or tart filling, or serve warm over pancakes, waffles, or ice cream.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1497 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 26.3 g | 34% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.7 g | 74% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 62 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 612 mg | 27% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 334.1 g | 121% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 28.4 g | 101% | |
| Total Sugars | 282.9 g | ||
| Protein | 5.0 g | 10% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 118 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 2.4 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 1269 mg | 27% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
