Homemade Apple Pie Filling

Yield: 8-10

Author: Kelli Bowman

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Homemade Apple Pie Filling

Prep time: 15 MinCook time: 50 MinTotal time: 1 H & 5 M

Nothing beats homemade apple pie filling! These tender Granny Smith apples are baked with fresh apple cider, warm apple pie spice, and vanilla bean paste for a perfectly spiced, chunky filling. I use this homemade apple pie filling in my cinnamon rolls for the ultimate cozy fall treat.

Ingredients

• 3 lb. Granny Smith apples, peeled and chopped
• ¾ cup fresh apple cider
• 1 Tbsp flour
• 2 tsp apple pie spice
• Pinch of salt
• 2 tsp vanilla bean paste

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Place the peeled and chopped apples in a large mixing bowl.
3. Add the apple cider, flour, apple pie spice, salt, and vanilla bean paste. Mix well until the apples are evenly coated.
4. Spread the apple mixture evenly onto one or two baking trays.
5. Bake for 30 minutes, then remove from the oven and stir the apples.
6. Return to the oven and bake for another 20 minutes. Remove and stir again.
7. Continue baking in 10-minute intervals, stirring between each interval, until the apples are tender and cooked through. If using two pans, rotate their positions in the oven to ensure even cooking.
8. Remove from the oven and mash the apples slightly, leaving some chunks for texture.
9. Allow to cool completely, then transfer to an airtight container and store until ready to use.

Notes

I use these in my apple cinnamon rolls.

If using in a pie or crumble, do not pre cook, just mix filling ingredients and add to crust or crumble pan.

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