Apple Filling for Pies

I wish I could give this recipe 10 stars! The other apple pie recipes I have tried, where the filling is cooked inside the pie crust, always seem to be either too dry or too runny. Not a problem with this recipe. This apple pie has a rich tasting, thick, creamy filling that clings to the apples within each slice. I had 10 Granny Smith apples to use, which came to 9 cups of apple slices. I doubled all the ingredients but did add an extra 1/2 cup of sugar (1 1/2 cups total) because these apples were very tart. I also added an extra teaspoon of cinnamon (2 teaspoons total). I used a total of 8 tablespoons cornstarch for doubling this recipe. Instead of apple juice, I used apple cider heated in the microwave until very hot. IMO, the apple cider/juice is what really puts this recipe over the top above others. After the filling thickened, I separated it into two 4-cup containers. After cooling, I used 4 cups for my pie and froze the other for later use. At 425° this pie cooks quickly and I had to use foil to cover the edges of the crust after the first 10 minutes when I moved it to the center rack. Be sure to cut air vents/slits on your top crust because this filling will bubble up. The bottom crust was perfectly done and the top was golden brown after another 20 minutes in the oven. This is the best apple pie I have ever made and my dh gave it a big "thumbs up". Dorel, thanks so much for sharing this recipe.

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I just made this tonight using a combo of Macintosh and Cortland apples. I used less sugar than listed, and that was a mistake; very sour. The texture was good with only 2 tbs cornstarch. It was a little oozie, which we enjoyed. I made 12 mini pies in a cupcake tin with cookie cutter stars on top. Thirty minutes on 375, turning half way. I had enough leftover to make a pot pie size one as well. Will definitely make again!

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Great recipe. I made it as is and it turned out great.I used Macs and they are quite sweet but also added 2 tbsp. of concentrated lemon juice which worked nice together. This one is a keeper. With some tweeking I should be able to use this one for apple squares as well.

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Very easy and yummy. Too much nutmeg for my personal taste but now I know to reduce that next time. Thanks for the recipe :)

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This is an excellent recipe, very easy and good. The apples I used were a little too sweet, but that's obviously not the recipe's fault. I will try again with tart apples next time. Thanks for posting!

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I used this recipe for apple turnovers. Making this filling was easy and fast, and it resulted in a great product! I kept out the lemon juice because I dont like the tartness of it and it still came out tasty. Thanks for the great easy as 1-2-3 recipe!

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Even though I feel I make a good apple pie, my husband always felt there was something missing. Well, he grew up on Mrs. Smith's apple pie's and I realized it was the sticky filling he was missing. When I stumbled across this recipe, I knew I had to give it a shot. Guess what?!?! This was a HUGE hit in my house. So, if you have loved ones that like that sticky, gooey, yummy filling along with the apples, this is your filling! Needless to say, this will become a staple in our home. Thanks for submitting!

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Also, I put some suger in the crust when I was rolling it since I used less than 1/2 a cup. Almonds are good on top. I didn't use nutmeg just put a lot of cinnamon.

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OH, MY, YUM! Didn't have apple juice so I used what I had, pomegrante/blueberry 100% juice and it turned out amazing. I love how thick it is. Thanks for the recipe.

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It was easy to do and the taste was yummy. I wouldn't change a thing. Thanks Dorel :) Made for cookbook tag game

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have made this many times and was never disappointed. love how the silling sticks together . no mor runny apple pies. thank you so much.

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I used this filling to make Apple-Cinnamon Dessert Enchiladas. I had to cook it longer but worked out very well. Good flavor and easy to do. Served with Cinnamon Ice Cream (for electric ice cream machine).

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I was looking for something to fill some phylo dough sheets,to make a strudel.My first attempt was a little too thin and a bit runny.Used the recipe again for a pie and it worked out well. Will certainly use this again.Thanks..Don

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This is still cooling but I can already tell (and I sampled before baking) that this is how I will fill my apple pies from now on. Hadn't thought about dicing the apples and I liked how they filled the pie shell and I won't have to deal with cutting through wedges of apples. I was looking for a recipe that was easy and wouldn't have a runny filling and this is terrific. Homemade traditional flavors but thick like a canned apple pie filling. I used 2 large Granny Smith, 2 medium Gala and one med Honey Crisp. Next time only 4 medium apples:lol: I used cider since I had it from Thanksgiving and it is awesome! Also added some lemon zest since I had the fresh lemon for the juice. Super thrilled to have found this recipe--didn't occur to me to cook the filling first! I tend to burn pies too so this will cut the bake time (aka burn time for me) down too. Serving at the company Christmas dinner tomorrow w/ Vanilla Bean ice cream (the fancy stuff) and NY Sharp Cheddar w/ my piece:) Thanks so much!!!

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This is a wonderful recipe! I was looking for just the filling since I had a crust recipe, and I'm so glad I found this. I used all 4 tbs of cornstarch because I like the filling thick. I definitely agree with others that the apple juice is necessary, I bet apple cider would be good too. I cut the nutmeg to 1/4 tsp just for personal preference. I will be passing this along as mentioned before. Thank you so much!!

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Excellent flavor and texture, there are only 2 of us so i made enough for 4 portions. I have put 3 in the freezer, minus the pie crust as i can now use it as and when needed for a crumble or pie or just with some ice cream. I didn't have corn stratch so i used plain flour instead. Many thanks.

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I had gotten some apples from a friend, and was looking to make my first apple pie. This filling was so wonderful, easy to make that even I could do it! I used 3 tbsp cornstarch, and I also used 1 tsp of apple pie spice in place of the nutmeg and cinnamon. If I didn't know I was making pie I would of eaten it warm! It was so yummy, I can't wait to try it when I have the apple juice! Will be making this again and I can't wait to try the pie that's currently in my oven!

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Very good apple pie filling. Loved how simple it was to make. Thanks for posting this recipe.

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soooo good!!!! i used the micro and added some softened raisins and oh wow is it yummy!!! i also used empanada dough so we had individual pastries. will make this over and over again-thanks so much!!!

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Most amazing pie filling, i have tried several alternative to this pie with this recipe and everyone enjoyed them greatly. I made a fruit pie, alternating Fruit Juice. I made a cream Apple Pie that is to die for with just the filling, This is by far the BEST RECIPE out there for Pie. It was soo easy and tasty i would dare say its fool proof :D

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