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Stovetop Apple Pie Filling

Published: Oct 4, 2022 by Terri Gilson · Modified: Oct 6, 2022 · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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stovetop apple pie filling in a flowered blue bowl with yellow rim, with spoon and cinnamon stick in it

This quick and easy homemade Stovetop Apple Pie filling is the stovetop version of my award-winning apple pie filling! It’s a rich and creamy combination of fresh apples, cinnamon, brown sugar with a hint of lemon. It and can be used in place of canned apple pie filling in any recipe. You can use it in pies, tarts or topping on breakfast items like pancakes and waffles, yogurt or ice cream or eat it straight up!

stovetop apple pie filling in a flowered blue bowl with yellow rim, with spoon and cinnamon stick in it

This recipe was inspired by my Award-winning Apple Pie Recipe, as it uses the same delicious flavor combination. When readers were asking me for a homemade apple pie filling (cooked) for my Caramel Apple Cheesecake Pie Recipe, I thought I'd better create a homemade version! This recipe is especially popular in the fall when apples are in season.

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  • 🥘Ingredients
  • 🔪Instructions
  • 📖Variations & Substitutions
  • 🍽Equipment
  • 🌡️Storage
  • 👪 Serving Size
  • 💭Ideas for Apple Pie Filling
  • ⭐ Reviews
  • 📋Stovetop Apple Pie Filling Recipe
  • 📋More Apple Recipes

🥘Ingredients

For this recipe, you'll need the following simple ingredients:

ingredients for stovetop apple pie filling in glass bowls, labelled, on brown wood surface
  • apples
  • white granulated sugar
  • brown sugar
  • cinnamon
  • unsalted butter
  • lemon zest
  • whipped cream
  • cornstarch
  • water

*See recipe card for quantities.

🔪Instructions

It's easy to make your own apple pie filling- just follow these simple steps:

Peel, core and slice apples.

butter melted in light blue pot

In medium-sized pot on stovetop, melt butter over medium-low heat.

apple, cinnamon, sugars, lemon zest added to butter in blue pot

Add raw apples, sugars, cinnamon, and lemon zest.

cornstarch added to water in small glass dish with spoon

 In a small dish combine cornstarch and water.

whipped cream and cornstarch water mixture added to cooked apple mixture

Cook for about 12 minutes on medium heat, stirring frequently, until apples softened.

Then add cornstarch with water and whipped cream.

apple filling (thickened) in blue pot with spatula

Return to heat and continue cook on medium -low, stirring regularly, for 2-3 additional minutes, stirring until filling is thickened.

Let it bubble for 1 minute.

Remove from heat and cool.

📖Variations & Substitutions

  • Apple types - you can use any type of apples, including red delicious, gala apples, cosmic crisp, pink lady, golden delicious or Macintosh, or your favorite apples, but I use Granny Smith apples because they hold their shape and are therefore the best apples for apple pie filling
  • Cutting apples- you can cut chunks of apples instead of slices, if you prefer
  • Weight Watchers - use a light butter and a light whipped cream (spray cream) or use my WW friendly apple cinnamon topping instead!
  • Whipped cream - you can use real whipped cream or whipped cream from a spray can or Cool Whip
  • Dairy-free - use a vegan margarine and ¼ teaspoon butter extract and a dairy-free whipped topping in place of whipping cream
stovetop apple pie filling in a flowered blue bowl with yellow rim, with a spoonful of filling being held up over bowl

🍽Equipment

You will need a, medium- large pot, cutting board, a paring knife, a vegetable peeler and an apple corer also comes in handy for this homemade pie filling! (affiliate links)

🌡️Storage

Store this easy apple pie filling in the fridge for up to 4 days in an airtight container. Freeze for up to 3 months in an airtight container or Ziploc freezer bag. When ready to use, defrost it in the fridge overnight.

stovetop apple pie filling in a flowered blue bowl with yellow rim, with spoon and cinnamon stick in it and green apples in background

👪 Serving Size

This delicious apple pie filling recipe makes 2 cups of apple pie filling, which is 8 (¼ cup) servings. However, you can half, double or triple the recipe by clicking on the blue serving number and selecting the number of servings you'd like. The ingredient quantities will automatically adjust.

💭Ideas for Apple Pie Filling

Typically, this homemade apple filling recipe is used to replace canned apple pie filling in recipes. If you are making an apple pie from scratch, you don’t need to precook the filling.

Use this easy recipe for:

  • Caramel Apple Cheesecake Pie Recipe (shown) or a topping on regular cheesecake
whole caramel apple cheesecake pie on a white wooden background with red checkered cloth in background
  • Serve over a scoop of vanilla ice cream
  • Use this recipe as a filling in Perogies instead of Saskatoon berry filling or blueberry filling
  • Blind bake a pie crust and pour in, then top with dollops of whipped cream
  • Top Harvest Grain and Nut Pancakes or waffles
  • Make apple hand pies
  • Use it to top oatmeal
  • Serve it over yogurt (shown below)
stovetop apple pie filling on top of yogurt in a white bowl, with a spoon in it

If you are lucky enough to have apple trees, an abundance of apples or you're simply looking for an easy stove top apple pie filling that tastes gourmet, you'll love this homemade version of my award-winning apple pie! And making your own filling is so much better than the canned version.

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stovetop apple pie filling in a flowered blue bowl with yellow rim, with spoon and cinnamon stick in it
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📋Stovetop Apple Pie Filling Recipe

This quick and easy homemade Stovetop Apple Pie filling is the stovetop version of my award-winning classic apple pie recipe! It’s a rich and creamy combination of fresh apples, cinnamon, brown sugar with a hint of lemon. It and can be used in place of canned apple pie filling in any recipe.  You can use it in pies, tarts or topping on breakfast items, yogurt or ice cream or eat it on its own!
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Course: Dessert, sauce
Cuisine: American, Canadian, North American
Keyword: apple pie, filling, stovetop, topping
Special Diet: Vegetarian
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 163kcal
Author: Terri Gilson
Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes minutes
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Ingredients

  • 3-4 LARGE peeled and cored thinly sliced green Granny Smith apples * like the size of the apple in the lead photo. If your apples are very small use more
  • 6 tablespoon white granulated sugar
  • 6 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ cup butter
  • ½ teaspoon lemon zest
  • 8 dollops whipped cream * can use spray can whipped cream
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons water

Instructions

  • Peel, core and slice apples.
  • In medium sized pot on stovetop, melt butter over medium heat.
    butter melted in light blue pot
  • Add apples, sugars, cinnamon, and lemon zest.
    apple, cinnamon, sugars, lemon zest added to butter in blue pot
  •  In a small dish combine cornstarch and water.
    cornstarch added to water in small glass dish with spoon
  • Cook for about 12 minutes on medium low, stirring frequently, until apples softened, then add cornstarch with water and whipped cream.
    whipped cream and cornstarch water mixture added to cooked apple mixture
  • Return to heat and continue cook on medium -low, stirring regularly, for 2-3 additional minutes, stirring until filling is thickened.
    apple filling (thickened) in blue pot with spatula
  •  Let it bubble 1 minute.
  • Remove from heat and cool.

Notes

 
Nutrition Facts
📋Stovetop Apple Pie Filling Recipe
Amount Per Serving (0.25 cup)
Calories 163 Calories from Fat 54
% Daily Value*
Fat 6g9%
Saturated Fat 4g25%
Trans Fat 0.2g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g
Monounsaturated Fat 2g
Cholesterol 16mg5%
Sodium 49mg2%
Potassium 90mg3%
Carbohydrates 28g9%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 25g28%
Protein 0.3g1%
Vitamin A 223IU4%
Vitamin C 3mg4%
Calcium 17mg2%
Iron 0.2mg1%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.25cup | Calories: 163kcal (8%) | Carbohydrates: 28g (9%) | Protein: 0.3g (1%) | Fat: 6g (9%) | Saturated Fat: 4g (25%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 16mg (5%) | Sodium: 49mg (2%) | Potassium: 90mg (3%) | Fiber: 2g (8%) | Sugar: 25g (28%) | Vitamin A: 223IU (4%) | Vitamin C: 3mg (4%) | Calcium: 17mg (2%) | Iron: 0.2mg (1%)
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