{"id":"b5e73083-a33a-482a-b0af-38349c313cbe","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/b5e73083-a33a-482a-b0af-38349c313cbe","source_url":"https://www.spendwithpennies.com/quick-stovetop-apple-pie-filling/","title":"Apple Pie Filling Recipe","description":"Quick Stovetop Apple Pie Filling! This easy recipe replaces 1 can of apple pie filling and is so much better than the store-bought filling!","servings":8,"servings_text":"8","prep_time":"PT5M","cook_time":"PT7M","total_time":"PT12M","image_url":"https://www.spendwithpennies.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Stove-Top-Apple-Pie-Filling-SpendWithPennies-4.jpeg","ingredients":[{"text":"4 medium apples","item":"medium apples","quantity":4},{"text":"⅓ cup granulated sugar","item":"granulated sugar","quantity":0.3333333333333333,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"3 tablespoons water","item":"water","quantity":3,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"2 tablespoons butter","item":"butter","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1 teaspoon cinnamon","item":"cinnamon","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"4 teaspoons cornstarch","item":"cornstarch","quantity":4,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"2 tablespoons water","item":"water","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Peel, core, and chop or slice apples*."},{"number":2,"text":"Melt butter and cinnamon over medium heat. Stir in apples, sugar & water."},{"number":3,"text":"Cover and cook stirring occasionally for 4-6 minutes or until very slightly softened."},{"number":4,"text":"In a small dish combine cornstarch and 2 tablespoons water. Add to the pan while stirring and continue to cook until apples are soft (not mushy) and filling is thickened."},{"number":5,"text":"Let bubble 1 minute. Cool."}],"date_published":"2026-10-30T00:06:28.353964+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-30T00:06:28.353964+00:00"}