Quick Apple Pie Filling
Quick Apple Pie Filling brings together tender apple slices with warm cinnamon, bright lemon, and a glossy set from tapioca for a balanced sweet-tart bite. It’s ideal for stocking the pantry or assembling a last-minute pie, galette, or hand pies. Serve it during fall gatherings, holidays, or whenever you crave a classic fruit dessert without the fuss.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook45 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Quick Apple Pie Filling, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 26 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 15 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 78
- Heart Health
- 60
- Metabolic
- 30
- Digestive
- 38
- Inflammatory
- 17
- Performance
- 41
- General Wellness
- 1
Combine the apples and sugar in a large saucepan. Mix them together, then let sit until the apples begin releasing juice. Set over medium-high heat and stir often until the mixture comes to a boil. Boil vigorously for 1 minute, stirring often. Stir in the tapioca, lemon juice, and cinnamon until blended. Boil vigorously for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- 2
Spoon the mixture into a sterilized 1-quart jar, adding it a spoonful at a time and making sure no air bubbles are trapped. Fasten the sterilized lid.
- 3
Set a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill it halfway with boiling water. Using a holder, carefully lower the jar into the pot. If processing more than 1 jar, keep 2 inches of space between jars. Add more boiling water if needed until the top of the jar is covered by 2 inches of water. Bring the water to a full boil, cover, and process for 30 minutes.
- 4
Lift the jar out of the pot and set it on a cloth-covered or wooden surface, several inches apart from others, until cool. When cool, press the center of the lid with a finger to verify a tight seal (the lid should not move up or down). Store for up to 1 year.
- Calories 146.86 kcal Moderate 7%
- Protein 0.01 g Low Source 0%
- Carbohydrate 39.85 g 14%
- Total Fat 0.05 g Low Source 0%
- Saturated Fat 0.02 g Low Source 0%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 0.9 mg Low Source 0%
- Dietary Fiber 3.48 g Moderate 12%
- Total Sugars 34.22 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 0.12 mg Low Source 0%
- Iron 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Potassium 0.71 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin A 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
About This Recipe
Quick Apple Pie Filling is made with 5 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 1 hr and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Ground Cinnamon, Instant Tapioca, Lemon Juice, and Sliced Apples. Each serving provides about 146.86 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Quick Apple Pie Filling made of?
- The main ingredients are Ground Cinnamon, Instant Tapioca, Lemon Juice, Sliced Apples, Sugar. The full list of 5 is above.
- How long does it take to make Quick Apple Pie Filling?
- About 1 hr in total: 15 mins to prepare and 45 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 146.86 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Quick Apple Pie Filling easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 5 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Quick Apple Pie Filling healthy?
- Quick Apple Pie Filling has an easyChef Pro health score of 40/100. Per serving, it provides 146.86 calories and 0.01 g of protein, or 0% of the Daily Value. It contains Citrus, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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