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Apple Filling Recipe

August 20, 2021 By Gretchen 13 Comments

Why do I need an apple filling recipe you ask?

For basically anything and everything that has apples in it!

It is both a filling and a topping or simply eat it with a spoon directly out of the jar!

Apple Filling Recipe

Or take it one step further and puree it to a preserve and spread it on your toast for breakfast!

Simple and fast apple jam!

Apple Filling Recipe

It really is endless when it comes to this recipe

I used it for the very rustic filling in my Vegan Apple Crepe Cake!

Vegan Apple Crepe Cake

Talk about a delicate and elegant dessert!

So as you can see there are hundreds of applications for this simple apple filling recipe

What you decide to do with it~ well that’s entirely up to you!

CLICK HERE FOR THE YOUTUBE VIDEO TUTORIAL FOR HOW TO MAKE THIS APPLE FILLING RECIPE

Apple Filling Recipe

Notes for Success:

This is a cooked apple filling recipe so I am using cornstarch as the thickener.

When measuring cornstarch I cannot stress enough that a kitchen scale is the best way to go.

Cornstarch is a very difficult ingredient to measure consistently with a volume spoons measure

So while I list both measures below I cannot stress enough how the grams measure with a scale is going to give you the best results.

Many times people have complained that their recipe is like rubber and they don’t know why!

This is from a heavy measure of cornstarch when using volume measuring spoon vs the 100% accurate scale measure in grams.

I like using granny smith apples for all of my baking and cooking.

You can use whatever cooking/baking apple you like the best

The sugar in this recipe can be adjusted or even omitted all together.

Another note about the cornstarch:
Cornstarch will tighten your recipes and get slightly gelatanized upon refrigeration.

I like to rewarm my apple filling before using it in recipes and it is best served at room temperature or warm.

For more recipes using this apple filling click the links below!

Caramel Apple Cake
Caramel Apple Cake
The Best Apple Pie Recipe is the simplest!
Perfect Apple Pie
Apple Pop Tarts
Apple Pop Tarts

Vegan Caramel Apple Cake

The Best Apple Pie Recipe

Vegan Apple Cinnamon Pop Tarts

 
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Apple Filling Recipe
 
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Prep time
15 mins
Bake time
15 mins
Total time
30 mins
 
I like to use granny smith apples in most of my baking, however I will sometimes do a combination of my favorite baking apples, so please use whatever ones you like best
You can leave out the sugar in this recipe if you prefer or adjust it to your liking.
Serves: 4 cups
Ingredients
  • Apples 6 small for approximately 3 cups (500g)
  • Apple Juice or Water 1 cup (237ml)
  • Granulated Sugar ¼ cup (50g)
  • Cinnamon 1 teaspoon
  • Cornstarch 4 Tablespoons (32g)
  • Granulated Sugar 2 tablespoons (28g)
  • Apple Juice or Water ¾ cup (180ml)
Instructions
  1. Peel and dice the apples into ½" chunks
  2. Combine the first measure of apple juice with the first measure of sugar and cinnamon in a large heavy bottom sauce pot and bring to a boil over high heat
  3. Meanwhile combine the second measure of apple juice with the cornstarch and second measure of sugar and whisk smooth
  4. Once the mixture in the pot comes to a boil add the cornstarch mixture and bring back to a boil
  5. As soon as it boils again add the apples and stir to combine and coat well.
  6. Lower the heat to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes to half hour depending on how firm or soft you want your apples to be
  7. Transfer to a clean container and store the compote for up to 2 weeks in the refrigerator or puree the entire mixture for a more preserve like consistency
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Comments

  1. Karin Klauder

    October 31, 2017 at 11:25 am

    I made a similar recipe but used coconut palm sugar and arrowroot powder to thicken and it caramelized nicely!

    Reply
  2. Jacquie Gariano

    October 20, 2018 at 11:35 pm

    Can this be frozen or canned in a hot water bath ??

    Reply
    • Gretchen

      October 22, 2018 at 1:14 am

      yes to both! Canning especially great!

      Reply
  3. Cindy Angeli

    February 9, 2020 at 4:04 pm

    Thanks Gretchen! Love your apple filling recipe.
    I’m a baker for a small bakery. I recently added apple filling as an alternate filling in our strudels. My filling was way to runny. After seeing your recipe I realized I had way too much sugar and not enough cornstarch. I should have known that, but didn’t see it while I was in the moment.

    Your website is the best! I will be back frequently!!!

    Happy Baking,
    Cindy Angeli

    Reply
  4. jack loganbill

    May 30, 2020 at 5:42 pm

    Love it. Made it many times, with and without the apple juice, incredible!!!!

    Reply
    • TedB

      May 13, 2021 at 5:11 pm

      Your video tutorial shows 2 apples and “measures” (not actual amounts. Your posted recipe is for 6 apples. What are the measured amounts for only 2 apples? Can I simply reduce the ingredient amounts for 6 apples by 33% to get the measured amounts for 2 apples?

      Reply
      • Gretchen

        May 13, 2021 at 5:33 pm

        Hey there, I replied to your email last night, but the short answer is yes, that is exactly what you will do.

        Reply
        • Lesley

          August 23, 2022 at 12:41 pm

          How long to waterbath can for ?

          Reply
          • Gretchen

            August 23, 2022 at 1:36 pm

            I don’t understand this question, there is no water bath for making APPLE FILLING (*which is where we are commenting)

    • Angie

      November 3, 2021 at 6:26 pm

      Can I add lemon juice to this recipe?

      Reply
      • Gretchen

        November 3, 2021 at 9:50 pm

        yes definitely!

        Reply
  5. Dominique

    October 24, 2022 at 5:13 am

    Hello! Sorry if this is a stupid question…I’m a beginner baker. I want to make the apple pop tarts, do I make this filling first? I was looking for the apple filling recipe for the pop tarts on the apple pie recipe but it looks different than this (no corn starch & it’s the cooked until the pie is baked) but this filling is cooked. If I make this filling and then bake it in the dough for the pop tarts, will it be over cooked? Thank you!

    Reply
    • Gretchen

      October 24, 2022 at 12:14 pm

      Hey there, yes you are on the correct recipe here for APPLE FILLING this is an all purpose filling that can be used for all sorts of things like cake fillings, pastry fillings, I even use this for my apple danish recipe. So yes this is correct to make this recipe for the Pop Tarts. The other one specifically for APPLE PIE is just that, an apple pie recipe. But to answer your question, I do not cook the apples here in this recipe until they are mush, since you are correct when you go to bake the filling again in something else it could easily turn to mush. So I will cook the apples here to just “al dente”

      Reply

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