Ingredients You’ll Need
- Apples: About 6 to 8 medium-sized apples. For the best flavor and texture, use a mix of tart and sweet apples, like Granny Smith and Honeycrisp.
- Sugar: Adjust the amount based on the sweetness of your apples and preference. Brown sugar adds a nice depth of flavor.
- Cinnamon and Nutmeg: These classic spices are key for that quintessential apple pie flavor.
- Lemon Juice: A splash to keep the apples from browning and to add a hint of brightness.
- Cornstarch: To thicken the filling, ensuring it’s not too runny for pie baking.
- Water or Apple Juice: For a bit of liquid to help cook the apples and create a syrupy sauce.
- Butter: A small amount to enrich the filling.
- Salt: Just a pinch to enhance all the flavors.
Kitchen Tools Needed
- Large saucepan
- Peeler and corer
- Knife for chopping
- Wooden spoon for stirring
- Jars or containers for storage
Step-by-Step Cooking Guide
- Prepare the Apples: Peel, core, and slice your apples into thin pieces. This ensures they cook evenly and fit nicely in your pie crust.
- Mix and Cook: In a large saucepan, combine the apple slices, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, cornstarch, water or apple juice, and salt. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the apples are tender but not mushy, and the sauce has thickened, about 10-15 minutes.
- Finish with Butter: Once the apples are cooked, remove the pan from the heat and stir in the butter until it’s fully melted and incorporated. This adds a silky finish to the filling.
- Cool and Store: Let the filling cool completely if you’re planning to use it later. It can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week or frozen for longer storage. If you’re baking a pie right away, you can use the filling while it’s still warm.
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