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This Slow Cooker Apple Pie Filling recipe that’s a total game changer. Dump in your chopped apples, cornstarch and spices, then just set it and forget it!
This simple apple pie filling is a favorite of mine and it’s not just for pies. Similar in flavor to fried apples, use this apple pie filling to make anything from a classic apple pie to my creamy Caramel Apple Pie Cheesecake Dip. Serve on top of a yogurt parfait, or on top of pancakes or oatmeal.
RECIPE WALK-THROUGH
How To Make Slow Cooker Apple Pie Filling
Peel and dice apples. I diced mine to be bite-sized; you can make them smaller.
Place the apples into your slow cooker then toss with cornstarch.
Add the remaining ingredients and mix well.
Cook until apples are tender.
What Are the Best Types of Apples for Pie Filling?
In reality, you can use any type of apple you want to make apple pie filling. Use a few different types to create a more complex flavor profile or just stick with your favorite.
You want an apple that’s crisper in texture and not mealy or soft. Consider whether you want your pie filling to be more sweet or more tangy. While you can use any type of apple, there are some that are just better than others:
- Pink Lady
- Braeburn
- Crispin
- Cortland
- Golden Delicious
- Granny Smith
- Honeycrisp
- Jonathan
Serving Suggestions
- Add it to the top of oatmeal, pancakes, or french toast.
- Use it as a topping for ice cream.
- Fill ramekins with the apples and top with crescent roll dough, brush with butter, and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar – voila – mini apple pies!
- And of course, make yourself a classic apple pie.
Storage Tips
The Best Way to Store Pie Filling
- Refrigerator Storage – Once it cooled, place in airtight containers in the fridge for 3-4 days.
- Freezer – Allow your filling to cool then place in a freezer bag or other freezer safe container. Keep in the freezer for 3-4 months. When you are ready to use it, place it in the fridge for 24 hours to thaw. Reheat on the stove top or in the microwave.
- Canning Apple Pie Filling – Place into mason jars and follow instructions for canning.
More Apple Recipes
- Slow Cooker Applesauce
- Apple Spice Sheet Cake
- Green Apple Smoothie Recipe
- Easy Crockpot Apple Butter
Slow Cooker Apple Pie Filling
Ingredients
- 3 pounds Apples
- 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
- 1/4 cup Brown sugar
- 1/4 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamonÂ
- 1/4 cup Butter melted
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons Lemon juice
Instructions
- Peel, core, and dice apples. Then place in your slow cooker.Â
- Add in cornstarch and mix until apples are coated.
- Add sugars, cinnamon, butter, vanilla extract and lemon juice and mix well.Â
- Cover and cook on HIGH for 2 hours until apples are tender.Â
Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional Disclaimer Kristin Maxwell of “Yellow Bliss Road” is not a dietician or nutritionist, and any nutritional information shared is an estimate. For accurate calorie counts and other nutritional values, we recommend running the ingredients through your preferred online nutritional calculator. Calories and other nutritional values can vary depending on which brands were used.
Delicious. Can I freeze this?
Yes, you can freeze for 3-4 months. Directions are in the post unto “how to store”.
I made this with McIntosh apples and it was the best-So easy, too! Thank you.
You are so welcome Linda! Thanks for stopping by.
K.
If making a single batch, how many pies will this fill? 1? Thanks!
Should fill 1 pie.
What are the baking instructions when added to a raw pie crust? Will the apple be overcooked?
Fill the shell with the filling and cover with a second crust. Place on a cookie sheet and bake at 400 degrees F for 25 minutes. Cover the edges with foil and lower the oven temperature to 375 then bake for another 30-35 minutes. Cool for at least 3 hours.
Hi , I’m trying your slow cooker apple pie filling. Can I can this.
You could follow canning instructions and can it, sure.