Apple pie, America’s favorite. Packed full of cinnamon apples in a thick caramel glaze makes it positively delicious.
I love spending time on a Saturday peeling and coring a ton of apples and making several batches of this. I keep a jar in the fridge all through the fall season- the extra jars keep in the freezer. That way they are ready when one jar runs out. It’s so great for adding on top of ice cream, making pastries or whipping up a quick apple pie. Sometimes I even let the kids add it to their oatmeal or yogurt in the morning. 
Now you need an easy pie crust to go with this amazing filling, try this recipe!
PrintThe Best Caramel Apple Pie Filling
Description
A perfect pie filling to feature the best of fall, that is also wonderful served right out of the jar over ice cream, stirred into oatmeal, or folded into turnovers.
Ingredients
- 7 peeled- diced apples
- 3 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 tbsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp ground nutmeg
- 3 tbsp cornstarch
- 1/3 cup water
Instructions
- Dice apples & toss with lemon juice in medium – large bowl.
- In separate bowl- combine brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg & cornstarch- whisk to combine. Set aside.
- Transfer apples to 2 qt saucepan, add water & heat over med-high heat about 8 minutes.
- Some of the apples will break down into a thick liquid like sauce but you will still have some apple chunks.
- Add your dry mixture & whisk to combine & incorporate well.
- Heat & stir constantly until mixture thickens – about 2 minutes.
- Remove from heat & let sit 5 minutes before transferring to your jars.
- Store in refrigerator or freeze.
- Category: Dessert, Baking
- Cuisine: American
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of apples work best for this caramel apple pie filling?
For the best flavor and texture, use a mix of tart apples like Granny Smith and sweeter varieties like Honeycrisp or Fuji.
How can I ensure the caramel glaze is thick enough for the filling?
Make sure to cook the caramel mixture until it reaches a bubbly, thick consistency before adding the apples; this will help it coat the apples well.
Can I use this filling in desserts other than pie?
Yes, this caramel apple filling is versatile and works great on ice cream, in pastries, or even stirred into oatmeal or yogurt.
Two jars already gone, starting round three. Am I crazy???!!!
Fantastic!
How many cups of apples should this amount to? Or, 7 apples- what size?