Apple Pie Filling Recipe

Apple Pie Filling Recipe

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 6

Servings: 9-inch pie filling

Calories: 1365kcal

Author: Maureen Abood

Apple pie filling comes together quickly, and is accented with a whisper of beautiful flower waters. These gently bring out the natural floral flavors in the apples.

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Ingredients

7 large apples such as a mix of Honey Crisp and Granny Smith
1 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
2 teaspoons rose water
2 teaspoons orange blossom water
1 tablespoon lemon juice
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
5 tablespoons water
3 tablespoons corn starch

Instructions

Peel and core the apples. Slice them in 1/4-inch thick wedges.
7 large apples
In a large bowl, combine sugar, cinnamon, orange blossom water, rose water, and lemon juice Add the apple slices. Stir to combine and set aside to rest for 5 minutes.
1 cup granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 2 teaspoons rose water, 2 teaspoons orange blossom water, 1 tablespoon lemon juice
In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the apple mixture and stir to combine.
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
Cover and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the apples soften and cook through but retain their shape. Reduce the heat to low.
In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch and 5 tablespoons of water. Stir the mixture into the cooked apples and heat until the liquid warms through and thickens, one minute. Remove from the heat.
5 tablespoons water
Proceed with using the filling in an apple pie or other apple recipe. If making ahead, cool the filling to room temperature, then store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 6 months.
3 tablespoons corn starch

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