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Old-Fashioned Apple Pie Filling

Traditional flavored apple pie filling, made by mixing fresh apples, sugar, and spices.

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Old-Fashioned Apple Pie Filling

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Experience the comforting and nostalgic taste of a traditional homemade dessert, perfect for bringing warmth and joy to any gathering.

Ingredients

Apples (peeled and sliced) 9 lb / 4100 g
Lemon juice 2 oz / 60 mL
Sugar 2 lb / 900 g
Cornstarch 3 oz / 90 g
Salt 0.25 oz / 7 g
Cinnamon 0.25 oz / 7 g
Nutmeg 0.08 oz (1 tsp) / 2 g
Butter 3 oz / 90 g

Instructions

1

Step 1

Use the old-fashioned method. Select firm, tart apples. Scale after peeling and coring.

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Step 2

Combine the apple slices and lemon juice in a large mixing bowl. Toss to coat apples with the juice.

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Step 3

Mix together with sugar, cornstarch, salt, and spices. Add to the apples and toss gently until well mixed.

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Step 4

Fill the pie shells. Dot the tops with pieces of butter before covering with top crusts. Bake at 400°F (200°C) about 45 minutes.