Homemade Apple Pie Filling Recipe | How to make Apple Pie Filling (Stove Top and Instant Pot)
The best Apple Pie Filling made at home is so easy quick and a keeper recipe and so much better than the store bought canned fillings.
A batch of Apple Pie Filling made with fresh apples in Instant Pot or Stove Top is so good to add in your pies, have it for breakfast with oatmeal/porridge, handpies, danishes and the list goes on.
My Apple Pie Filling recipe is flavored with cinnamon and nutmeg and dry ginger powder mix.. and tastes Fall in every bite..
Use this Apple Pie filling to make everyone's favorite APPLE PIE FOR THANKGIVINGS or any special occasion.
Tips to make Perfect Apple Pie Filling
Yes, if you want a perfect saucy non watery filling for your pies and other desserts follow these simple tips and pointers. I learned all these in my Baking Diploma Course.
- Select the right Apples- Not every kind of apple can be used in making the pie filling. Choose crisp and tart apples. Too sweet apples like Apple Pink result in too sweet or like Apple Fuji result in watery filling.
- Also avoid overripe apples as these turn mushy and watery and lead to soggy pie crust.
- Do not overdo the spices. Apple Pie should taste of Apples and with hint of spices. Cinnamon and nutmeg are must add on in pie recipe but pie should not be tasting like either of these spices.
- Thinly cut the apples slices. Very thick slices result in more air pockets for the steam to escape which can make the crust more soogy.
- Add the slurry while making
Ingredients to make the best Apple Pie Recipe
Apples- Choosing the correct variety of apples is the key. I like to use a combination of Green Apples/ Granny Smith and Washington or a mix of tart and sweet apples.
Sugar- I like to use brown sugar or jaggery powder. It contains molasses which makes the filling taste more delicious. You can also use other organic sugar like raw cane sugar, coconut sugar, Desi Khand (available in India).
Spices/Flavors- Cinnamon, Nutmeg are traditionally used . Play around with the flavors, try ginger powder or cloves powder in combination with the basic spices. I also like to add vanilla which also goes perfectly with apples.
Butter- Adds to the richness of the sauce. You can use olive oil for the vegan recipe.
Thickening Agent- Use cornstarch (corn flour known in India) or any other gluten-free flour like tapioca, arrowroot or rice flour.
How to make Apple Pie Filling in Instant Pot
It is an dump all and cook kind of recipe. Cooking time in Instant Pot is 1 min for the crisp and apples with a bite.
Since (we all know-regular IP users) it takes about 10 mins for IP to come to full pressure and then 3-4 mins. of QPR. So in all Cooking in IP takes about 20 mins, which makes this delicious Apple Pie filling Under 30 cooking time.
Keep the slurry ready. Mix with flour in 1/4 Cup water.
Start with Sauté mode, melt butter then add all the rest of the ingredients.
Pressure cook for 1 mins. and the quickly release the pressure manually.
If the sauce is more watery, switch on the pressure cook mode and cook for 1-2 mins, or till it starts to thicken.
How to make Apple Pie Filling on Stove Top
To make in a pan on stove top, take a thick bottomed pan. Add, heat butter and then dump all the ingredients together.
Cook till apples are half cooked. Check with fork , it should be easily inserted in apple cubes. Apples should not be too mushy.
Storing Apple Pie Filling
Apple Pie Filling can be refrigerated for about 2-3 weeks in an container or mason jar. Though there are online suggestions to freeze it, I never did that so can't it.
Apple Pie Filling (Instant Pot and Stove Top)
Equipment
- Instant Pot
- Pan for stove top
- Peeler
- Knife
- Measuring Spoons and Cups
Ingredients
- 4 Apples(medium)
- ? Cup Brown Sugar
- 2 tbsp Butter
- ¼ Cup Water
- 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
- ½ tsp Cinnamon Powder
- ½ tsp Ginger Powder
- 1 tbsp Cornstarch/Gluten-free Flour see notes
- 2 tbsp Water
Instructions
- Wash nicely , peel and core apples.
- Cut apples into half and then into wedges or slices. (Check Notes)
- Make flour/cornstarch slurry.
How to make Apple Pie filling in Instant Pot
- Switch on the Instant Pot. Set the SAUTE Mode on for 5 mins.
- Add and melt butter. Add apples, lemon juice, sugar, spice powders.
- Add cornstarch slurry, mix well.
- Cancel the SAUTE Mode. Cover and seal the lid.
- Set the PRESSURE COOK MODE ON. Set the timer for 1 min.
- Once the timer is over, do the Quick Pressure Release(QRP).
- Open the lid nd check apples. If the filling is water, cook on Sauté Mode for another 3-4 mins or as required.
How to make Apple Pie Filling on Stove-top
- Take a heavy bottomed pan. Keep the flame of stove top to low.
- Add butter, then all the other ingredients. Also add the slurry.
- Mix well, cover the pan and cook for 10-15 mins on low flame. Keep on stirring at regular intervals, so that it doesn't burn at the bottom.
- Check apples and then switch of the flame.
Storing the Apple Pie filling
- Let the filling cool down completely. then transfer to clean and dry mason jars or air tight containers.
- Refrigerate. Stays good for 2-3 weeks.
Notes
- Select the right Apples- Not every kind of apple can be used in making the pie filling. Choose crisp and tart apples. Too sweet apples like Apple Pink result in too sweet or like Apple Fuji result in watery filling.
- Cut slices in equal slices to ensure even cooking. You can cut it in wedges or small cubes.
- Thinly cut the apples slices. Very thick slices result in more air pockets for the steam to escape which can make the crust more soggy.
- Also avoid overripe apples as these turn mushy and watery and lead to soggy pie crust.
- Do not overdo the spices. Apple Pie should taste of Apples and with hint of spices. Cinnamon and nutmeg are must add on in pie recipe but pie should not be tasting like either of these spices.
- Add the slurry while making the pie filling.
Do make this Apple Pie make delicious yummy apple treat like pies, galettes or pie crumbles. Whenever you try these do share your feedback with me and in comments section get in touch if you have any queries.
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Sujata Roy
Apple pie filling looks yummy Swaty. Loved your well explained recipe. I would love to try it soon.
kalyani
so yummmm ! I love the tips u have given regarding even slicing of the apples for a pie. my little one has been asking for a hand pie like forever, now I know where to go for the filling recipe !