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Stovetop Apple Pie Filling with Brown Sugar
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The Best Easy Stovetop Apple Pie Filling with Brown Sugar

Make this foolproof, thick, and perfectly spiced homemade apple pie filling on the stovetop. It tastes much better than store-bought and works for pies, crisps, or as a topping.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6 cups
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 6 large apples (like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled, cored, and sliced 1/4-inch thick
  • 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

Equipment

  • Large saucepan

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Combine the sliced apples, brown sugar, granulated sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and salt in a large saucepan. Toss gently to coat the apples evenly.
  2. Add the water to the saucepan.
  3. Place the saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring frequently, until the mixture thickens and begins to bubble. This usually takes about 10 minutes.
  4. Once the mixture is thick and glossy, reduce the heat to low. Stir in the butter until it melts completely.
  5. Remove the filling from the heat. The filling will thicken more as it cools.
  6. Use immediately in your favorite pie crust or allow it to cool completely before storing.