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Homemade Apple Pie Filling Made In The Crockpot

Crock Pot apple pie filling is the easiest way to make a delicious homemade stuffing for your fall pies. Skip the canned filling and make the most of the season's fresh fruit with this easy slow cooker pie recipe.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time1 hour 40 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 pints
Calories: 2052kcal
Author: Meaghan @ 4 Sons R Us

Ingredients

  • 10 apples peeled, cored, & roughly chopped
  • 1 cup water divided
  • packed 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup butter cut into slices
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
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Instructions

  • To the bowl of your slow cooker, add the prepared apples, half of the water, sugar, lemon juice, spices, and butter.
    10 apples, 1 cup water, packed 1/4 cup brown sugar, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 2 tsp cinnamon, 1/2 tsp nutmeg, 1/2 cup butter
  • Add the lid to the crockpot, and cook on high for 1 hour.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining half cup of water and the cornstarch until a uniform slurry's formed. Pour this into the apple mixture, stirring to combine.
    2 tbsp cornstarch
  • Return the lid to the pot, and continue cooking for another 30-60 minutes- just until the apples are your desired level of tender and the sauce has thickened slightly.
  • Turn off the slow cooker, and allow the apple pie filling to cool completely. Stir it a couple times to prevent it from sticking as it cools.
  • Transfer the filling to glass jars and seal. Refrigerate for up to 2 weeks, and once opened use immediately.

Notes

  • Don't have a crock pot? You can make this recipe on the stove top, cooking it until the apples are to your desired doneness.
  • You can omit the cornstarch, but the filling may be thinner than originally intended. In that case, you can separate and blend a bit, then stir it back into the pot to thicken it up if desired.
  • Firm tart apples like Granny Smiths work very well in this. Avoid softer apples or they will break down too much.

Nutrition

Calories: 2052kcal | Carbohydrates: 326g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 96g | Saturated Fat: 59g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 24g | Trans Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 244mg | Sodium: 858mg | Potassium: 2100mg | Fiber: 46g | Sugar: 244g | Vitamin A: 3834IU | Vitamin C: 96mg | Calcium: 233mg | Iron: 3mg