Caramel Apple Pie Filling
Caramel Apple Pie Filling is made with tender Granny Smith apples cooked in a buttery caramel sauce with cinnamon and nutmeg. It is sweet, cozy, and ready to spoon into pies, crisps, hand pies, and all kinds of apple desserts!
Servings: 5 cups
Calories: 2255kcal
Ingredients
- 10 medium Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, sliced (about 8 cups)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 6 tablespoons (85 g) unsalted butter
- 1 cup (200 g) light brown sugar, packed
- ⅓ cup (79 g) heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
For the Slurry
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons water
Instructions
- In a large bowl, toss the sliced apples with the lemon juice. Set aside.
- In a large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium heat, melt the butter.
- Add the brown sugar, heavy cream, 2 tablespoons water, vanilla, cinnamon, salt, and nutmeg. Stir until the sugar has dissolved and the mixture is smooth and glossy, about 2 minutes.
- Add the apples and stir to coat them in the caramel mixture. Cook, stirring often, for 6 to 8 minutes, or until the apples have softened but still hold their shape.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and 3 tablespoons water. Pour the slurry into the pan and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 to 2 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened and coats the apples.
- Remove from the heat and let the filling cool for at least 15 minutes. The filling will continue to thicken as it cools.
- Use the filling right away, or cool completely before storing.
Nutrition
Serving: 1batch (5 cups) | Calories: 2255kcal