Slow Cooker Apple Pie Filling

5 from 3 votes

Slow Cooker Apple Pie Filling

Making Apple Pie Filling in your crock pot is an easy way to make this seasonal favorite! When the time of year comes around for apple picking, a homemade apple pie filling is a great way to make use of those fresh juicy apples. This recipe is great for those making pie filling for the first time since it's a nearly hands off, fool proof recipe.

Prep Time15

Cook Time2

Total Time2 15

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian

Keyword: crock pot apple pie filling, homemade apple pie filling, slow cooker apple pie filling

Servings:

Calories: 435kcal

Author: Kristina Tipps

Equipment

slow cooker

Ingredients

3 lbs apples Granny Smith, Cortland, Johnathan, Rome , Golden Delicious
6 tablespoon butter melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon cinnamon extract
⅓ cup white sugar
2 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 tablespoon cornstarch or flour
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Instructions

Peel, core and dice the apples.
Add the apples to the slow cooker. Sprinkle the white sugar, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg and lemon juice over the apples.
Melt the butter in the microwave. Mix with the vanilla extract and cinnamon extract. Pour over the apples and stir to combine.
Add the cornstarch to the slow cooker and mix into the melted butter.
Set to HIGH for 2 hours or LOW for 4 hours. For best results, stir periodically if able to do so. *Depending on your desired texture, cooking time may be more or less.
Allow to cool slightly, then store in sealed airtight containers in the fridge until ready to use.

Notes

Storing: Store homemade apple pie filling in an airtight container such as mason jars in the fridge for 2-3 weeks. This recipe lasts for a while, but always make sure it hasn't turned bad before using by checking for mold on the top and sides of the container. It can be frozen using a freezer bag for up to 3 months. Defrost in the fridge overnight before using.

Recipe Yield: 3-4 cups of apple pie filling.

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