How many servings does this recipe make?

This recipe makes enough filling for multiple pies or tarts.

What should the texture of the apples be when cooked?

The apples should be fork-tender but not mushy.

How long does it take to make this apple pie filling?

The total time to make this apple pie filling is about 30 minutes.

What can I do if the filling is too thin?

If the filling is too thin, you can dilute an additional tablespoon of cornstarch in water and add it to the mixture to thicken it.

Apple Pie Filling

Name: Apple Pie Filling
Total time: 30 min
Yield: Makes enough for multiple pies or tarts
Ingredients: 10 pieces apples (peeled, cored, and sliced); 4 oz unsalted butter; 3/4 cup granulated sugar; 1 cup packed light brown sugar; 4.5 tablespoons cornstarch (about 50g); 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream

DDimitra's DishesYouTube30 minutesserves Makes enough for multiple pies or tarts

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Original video by Dimitra's Dishes on YouTube7:45

About this recipe

This Apple Pie Filling is a versatile and delicious base for all your favorite desserts, from pies to tarts and even served warm over ice cream. Dimitra's Dishes shares her go-to recipe that promises perfectly cooked apples and a rich, caramel-like sauce.

The key to this filling is the balance of sweetness and spice, achieved through a mix of granulated and brown sugars along with a generous amount of cinnamon. Plus, the addition of heavy cream at the end gives it a luxurious texture.

Ingredient notes

Use 9 or 10 apples, preferably Gala, peeled, cored, and sliced.
If you need to thicken the filling, you can dilute an additional tablespoon of cornstarch in water and add it to the mixture.

Tips from Dimitra's Dishes’s video

Make sure to cook the apples until they are fork-tender but not mushy to achieve the right texture.
Stir frequently while cooking to prevent the mixture from sticking and burning.
If the filling thickens too much, you can thin it out with more heavy cream or a splash of water.

Good to know

How many servings does this recipe make?: This recipe makes enough filling for multiple pies or tarts.
What should the texture of the apples be when cooked?: The apples should be fork-tender but not mushy.
How long does it take to make this apple pie filling?: The total time to make this apple pie filling is about 30 minutes.
What can I do if the filling is too thin?: If the filling is too thin, you can dilute an additional tablespoon of cornstarch in water and add it to the mixture to thicken it.

No life story here — the video and the recipe are the whole point. All credit to Dimitra's Dishes: watch the original on YouTube.

The recipe

Serves Makes enough for multiple pies or tartsTime 30 minutes

Ingredients

Steps

1
Peel, core, and slice the apples into even pieces.
2
Melt the unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
3
Add the sliced apples to the skillet carefully to avoid splashing the butter.
4
Stir in the granulated sugar, light brown sugar, cornstarch, ground cinnamon, and salt.
5
Cook the mixture, stirring frequently, until the apples release their juices and the mixture begins to thicken.
6
If the mixture is too thin, dilute an additional tablespoon of cornstarch in water and add it to the filling to thicken it faster.
7
Once thickened, remove the skillet from heat and stir in the heavy whipping cream.
8
Let the filling cool completely before using it in pies, tarts, or serving it warm over ice cream.