apple pie filling recipe for freezing

Apple Pie Filling Recipe

This apple pie filling recipe is sweet, warmly spiced, and perfectly thick ideal for homemade pies, crisps, pastries, or even cinnamon rolls. Made with fresh apples, sugar, and cinnamon, it delivers classic flavor with a soft, tender texture.

apple pie filling recipe
apple pie filling recipe

Ingredients

  • 6 Cups Thinly Sliced Apples
  • 3/4 Cup White Sugar (Adjust To Taste)
  • 1 Teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
  • 1 Tablespoon Butter
  • 1–2 Tablespoons Lemon Juice (Optional, For Brightness)
  • 2 Tablespoons All-Purpose Flour (For Thickening)

Directions

  • Peel, Core, And Thinly Slice Apples.
  • In A Large Bowl, Toss Apples With Sugar, Cinnamon, Lemon Juice, And Flour Until Evenly Coated.
  • Transfer Mixture To A Saucepan Over Medium Heat.
  • Cook, Stirring Occasionally, Until Apples Soften And Mixture Thickens (About 8–12 Minutes).
  • Stir In Butter Until Melted And Fully Combined.
  • Remove From Heat And Let Cool Before Using In Pies Or Other Desserts.
apple pie filling recipe with ingredients
apple pie filling recipe with ingredients

Preparation Details

Prep Time: 15–20 Minutes
Cook Time: 10–12 Minutes
Total Time: 30 Minutes
Yield: Enough For 1 (9-Inch) Pie
Servings: 8