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Homestyle Spiced Apple Pie Filling

Homestyle Spiced Apple Pie Filling features tender apple slices suspended in a glossy, cinnamon-kissed gel with a hint of nutmeg and lemon for brightness. It’s rich, cozy, and perfectly balanced between sweet and tart, ideal for classic pies or hand pies. Make a batch to keep on hand for holiday desserts, casual weekend baking, or any time you want a warm, comforting treat.

  • Prep20 mins
  • Cook20 mins
  • Serves40
  • DifficultyEasy
Homestyle Spiced Apple Pie Filling
  1. 1

    Gather the ingredients.

  2. 2

    Place apples in a bowl. Toss the apples with lemon juice in a large bowl and set aside.

  3. 3

    Pour water into a Dutch oven over medium heat. In a bowl, mix sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, salt, and nutmeg; add to the water, stir well, and bring to a boil. Boil for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.

  4. 4

    Add apples and return to a boil. Reduce the heat, cover, and simmer until the apples are tender, 6 to 8 minutes. Cool for 30 minutes.

  5. 5

    Ladle into 5 freezer containers, leaving 1/2 inch of headspace. Cool at room temperature for no longer than 1 1/2 hours. Seal and freeze. Can be stored for up to 12 months.

  6. 6

    Enjoy!

About This Recipe

Homestyle Spiced Apple Pie Filling is an American dessert recipe made with 8 ingredients. It takes about 40 mins, serves 40, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Cornstarch, Ground Cinnamon, Ground Nutmeg, and Lemon Juice. Each serving provides about 140.79 kcal.

Recipe Questions

What is Homestyle Spiced Apple Pie Filling?
It is an American pie recipe made with 8 ingredients, usually served for dessert or side dish or snack.
What is Homestyle Spiced Apple Pie Filling made of?
The main ingredients are Cornstarch, Ground Cinnamon, Ground Nutmeg, Lemon Juice, Salt. The full list of 8 is above.
How long does it take to make Homestyle Spiced Apple Pie Filling?
About 40 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
How many calories are in one serving?
One serving provides about 140.79 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
Is Homestyle Spiced Apple Pie Filling easy to make?
This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 6 steps.

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