We love this apple pie filling recipe. It’s super quick to make. Plus, it is made with a handful of ingredients that you already have in your kitchen. 

This apple pie filling is made in under 15 minutes. Whether you prefer to use chopped or sliced apples, this apple pie filling is so much better than store bought!

Whether you are putting this apple pie filling in an apple pie or serving it over ice cream or yogurt, you’ll never buy store bough again. 

This apple pie filling recipe makes the equivalent to 1 can of apple pie filling. It’s the perfect substitute and tastes so much better than store bought.

The Best Apples for Apple Pie Filling

We personally enjoy the SweeTango® variety for this apple pie filling. They are not overly sweet, have a bit of tartness and hold their shape well.

You can also use other apple varieties like:

• Golden Delicious
• Granny Smith
• Honeycrisp
• Braeburn
• Cortland
• Conagold

Ingredients for Homemade Apple Pie Filling Recipe

• apples – be sure to use a firm variety of apples so they keep their form
• sugar – if you prefer a more caramel flavor, use brown sugar
• water
• butter
• apple pie spice – this can be substituted for cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice
• cornstarch – the cornstarch helps to thicken the sauce and is needed

How to Make Homemade Apple Pie Filling

Begin my peeling and slicing or chopping your apples.

First, melt the butter in a large sauce pan.

Next, add in your apple pie spice, and stir until combined.

Once the butter and apple pie spice are combined, add in the apples.

Next, add in the sugar and water. This will create the base for the sauce.

In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water. Stir to combine, and add into the apples, stirring to incorporate into the sauce. This helps to thicken the sauce up for the filling. Cook for about a minute or until thick.

How to Freeze Apple Pie Filling

While we prefer to use this recipe right away, you can freeze it! Plus, you can double or triple the batch to save time and use later.

Simply make the recipe as directed. Once cooled, place the apple pie filling in an air tight container or storage bag. You’ll need to defrost overnight in the fridge before using.

Ideas for Apple Pie Filling

There’s so many recipes you can create from apple pie filling. For example:

• Apple pie empanadas
• Apple Hand Pies
• serve over ice cream, yogurt or oatmeal
• top waffles, pancakes or french toast
• apple pie tacos
• Made From Scratch Apple Pie