Heart-Healthy Classic Apple Filling
Elevate your desserts with this *Heart-Healthy Classic Apple Filling*, a wholesome twist on a timeless favorite! Made with fresh apples, pure maple syrup, and warm spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger, this recipe skips refined sugars while delivering rich flavor and natural sweetness. A touch of fresh lemon juice keeps the apples vibrant, while a cornstarch slurry ensures a glossy, perfectly thickened sauce. Ready in just 35 minutes, this versatile filling is ideal for pies, crisps, or as a topping for oatmeal and yogurt. With its simple ingredients and health-conscious approach, it's a guilt-free way to indulge in comforting, seasonal goodness!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 medium Apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
- 1 cup Water
- 3 tablespoons Pure maple syrup
- 1.5 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground ginger
- 1.5 tablespoons Cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons Water (for cornstarch slurry)
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
Instructions
In a large bowl, toss the sliced apples with the lemon juice and set aside. This will prevent the apples from browning while you prepare the other ingredients.
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine 1 cup of water, maple syrup, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger. Stir the mixture until it comes to a simmer.
Add the prepared apples to the saucepan, gently stirring to coat them evenly with the spiced syrup mixture.
Cover the saucepan and allow the apples to cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the apples become tender but not mushy.
In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and 2 tablespoons of water to create a slurry. Ensure there are no lumps.
Slowly pour the cornstarch slurry into the apple mixture, stirring constantly to thicken the sauce. The mixture should become glossy and slightly thicker.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
Allow the apple filling to cool slightly before using it in your favorite recipes or as a topping. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
806 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 2.8 g | 4% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.4 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 26 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 212.1 g | 77% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 31.2 g | 111% | |
| Total Sugars | 145.6 g | ||
| Protein | 4.0 g | 8% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 156 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 2.3 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 1430 mg | 30% | |
*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.
