Apple pie filling

I looked for a filling recipe to replace store bought, canned pie filling, and came up pretty empty handed. I hope that this helps someone else out.

Ingredients

  • 8 medium/ 3 lb bag of granny smith apples
  • 4 cups + 1/2 c water
  • 1 1/2 T lemon juice
  • 1 c white sugar
  • 1 c packed brown sugar
  • 1 t ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 t nutmeg
  • 1 1/2 t salt
  • 1/2 c cornstarch

Instructions

  1. Peel and core apples, and then chop them into very small cubes. Place apples in pot and add the 4 cups of water, and all other ingredients except reserved water and cornstarch. Stir frequently, and cook until apples are soft, about 25-30 minutes. Mix remaining cool water and cornstarch, and slowly combine with apple mixture. Stir frequently until mixture begins to thicken. Remove from heat. Filling will thicken as it cools.