Oh sweethearts, let me share my Vanilla-Maple Apple Pie Filling with you—it’s the most wonderful way to capture the essence of autumn in every bite! I’ve been making this filling for years, and it never fails to bring smiles to my family’s table.
What makes this recipe so special is the beautiful marriage of warm vanilla extract and rich maple syrup, which brings out the natural sweetness of the apples without overpowering them. A squeeze of fresh lemon juice keeps everything bright and balanced, and the simple technique ensures your filling turns out perfect every single time.
I love serving this in a flaky homemade crust, but I’ve also spooned it over vanilla ice cream and stirred it into oatmeal on chilly mornings. My grandchildren always request this filling by name, and there’s nothing quite like seeing their faces light up when they taste that first warm spoonful.
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Vanilla-Maple Apple Pie Filling
Ingredients
- 2 pound Apples
- 4 teaspoon Lemon Juice
- 1.5 cup Water
- 0.5 cup Syrup
- 2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 0.75 cup Sugar
- 0.66666666666667 cup Cornstarch
- 1 dash Salt
- 3 tablespoon Cinnamon
- 1 dash Nutmeg
Instructions
- Toss apple slices with lemon juice and set aside.
- Combine water, maple syrup, vanilla, sugar, cornstarch, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a large saucepan, stirring until well mixed.
- Bring maple syrup mixture to a simmer over medium-high heat, stirring constantly until the sugar dissolves, and the mixture thickens and turns clear.
- Fold in apple slices and return to a simmer.
- Reduce heat to low and cook for 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and allow to stand for 15 minutes before spooning into a prepared pie crust or freezing.
