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Apple Pie Filling (Instant Pot and Stove Top)

Swati
Learn how to make sweet, juicy tart Apple Pie filling from scratch for delicious pie, serving with ice cream, pancakes and more.
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course Desserts
Cuisine American
Servings 2 Cups

Equipment

  • Instant Pot
  • Pan for Stove top method
  • Peeler
  • Knife
  • Measuring Spoons and Cups
  • Chopping Board

Ingredients
  

  • 4 Apples(medium) use any crisp and tart variety
  • ½ Cup Brown Sugar
  • 2 tbsp Butter
  • ¼ Cup Water
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
  • ½ tsp Cinnamon Powder
  • ½ tsp Ginger Powder
  • 1 tbsp Cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp Water

Instructions
 

  • Wash nicely, peel and core the apples.
    4 Apples(medium)
  • Cut apples into half and then into wedges or slices or chop it small cubes.
  • Make flour/cornstarch slurry. Mix water and cornstarch. Make sure no lumps are formed.
    1 tbsp Cornstarch, 2 tbsp Water

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.
    ½ Cup Brown Sugar, 2 tbsp Butter, ¼ Cup Water, 1 tbsp Lemon Juice, ½ tsp Cinnamon Powder, ½ tsp Ginger Powder
  • 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 and check the apples. If the filling is watery, cook on Sauté Mode for another 2-3 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.
    4 Apples(medium), ½ Cup Brown Sugar, 2 tbsp Butter, ¼ Cup Water, 1 tbsp Lemon Juice, ½ tsp Cinnamon Powder, ½ tsp Ginger Powder
  • 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.
  • Transfer to clean and dry mason jars or air tight containers and 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.
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