Make This Apple Pie Filling for your Pies & Tarts

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Ingredients
10 apples, peered, cored, and sliced
4 oz (114 g) unsalted butter
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 cup packed light brown sugar
4 and 1/2 tablespoons (50g) cornstarch
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
Instructions
Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add all of the remaining filling ingredients except for the cream. Cook the filling until it thickens. The apples should be fork tender. Remove from the heat and add the heavy cream. Mix and set aside to cool completely. The filling can be stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
Notes
If the apples release too much liquid, the filling may take longer to thicken. To prevent the apples from getting mushy, combine a tablespoon of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of warm water together in a bowl. Whisk tigether and add to the filling. This will help thicken the juices faster. If the filling gets too thick (too much cornstarch), thin it out with some more heavy cream and a splash of water or apple juice.
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[@talmadgebirdsong1609]

I'm 83 and my cook for 60 years is sick so I'm the new cook. I just made this but didn't have the brown sugar so I used real maple syrup instead and I added a 1/2 tsp vanilla. Then I forgot to use the cream. It tasted wonderful. My ex-cook asked where did you buy this and I said," I made it". She said,"No you didn't". So I had to show her the notes I made while you were demonstrating.

[@TurpsKitch_IN]

awesome man

[@TurpsKitch_IN]

did you use a cup of maple syrup?

[@BsBucWiLD]

When you say "my cook for 60 years", are you referring to your wife? If so, i know what you mean, I have a live-in bum of 28 years and she doesn't know how to cook, but I still love her.

[@QuintonIdella]

@@BsBucWiLDno way u just talked about ur wife that way 😭

[@summerstarotxxoo]

@@QuintonIdellafact LMAOO that’s insane he said a live in bum

[@tinahamilton2694]

Dear Dmitra, you are right, this is the best tasting apple filling I ever made. Everybody who gets some tells me it is the best they ever tasted. I do have some information for you in return. There is an apple corer/slicer/peeler that has been around since colonial times, and is a whiz. In seconds, apple is cored, peeled and sliced as you turn the crank. Very simple mechanism, no electronics. KZbinr Oliver Porter gives an invaluable tutorial on how to use one, get the slice size you want, adjust how deep the blade goes into apple, etc. We had a couple at our bakery and they saved our lives. Young kids could turn the crank and peel hundreds of apples for us. As to model and price, that will depend on what you need. Some attach with a clamp, good if it fits your counter, or with a suction clamp that does lose its ability to hold over time. There are ones cast iron coated with porcelain, stainless steel, etc. I tend to avoid the really cheap models from China, that come in $20 range. Pampered Chef is ridiculous for $64, they provide a little wooden table to clamp the unit onto, totally extraneous if you have a table or counter top. I would check to see that the slice thickness is adjustable, peeler, too. Bed Bath and Beyond has one for $39.99, but the slice is 1/8", and I couldn't determine if the blade is adjustable. Kohl's has a stainless steel model, $34.99, with a 3/8" slice, couldn't determine adjustability. You might want to squint and see what model Mr. Oliver is using. I recommend whole-heartedly that you purchase one of these to save you endless hours of preparation. If you ever get back into professional baking, buy several. Above all, watch Mr. Oliver's video. He showed me how to do things that I didn't know in the past, but would have benefited from. Thanks again for your champion recipe. I hope you'll let your followers know if you do get one of these, and how you like it. Cheers! PS, I made a Dutch crumble topping with butter, flour, brown sugar, white sugar, oats, pecans and walnuts. Grand!

[@OriginalFallofMind]

Even faster is 4 cuts with a chef or nakiri. 6 Sliced and cored apples in 10 seconds.

[@jengcst]

The best apple pie i have ever made! The crust is out of this world🤤🤤🤤

[@fallentears72]

Made an apple pie using her sauce recipe and it’s the Best tasting apple pie I’ve ever made so far. I’m using this recipe for now on 😊. Thank you for sharing this recipe with the world 🙏

[@ronajoie200]

I'll try it today

[@mikesouza6545]

Nope. Sugar and cinnamon… That’s it?? Boring You should eat at my house.

[@iu.5146]

Her bakery was five minutes from my house. Everything she made was to die for good, looked very neat, best ingredients used and she always had a smile on her face. I miss her bakery.

[@gingerk2]

Where is recipe pls? 3:37

[@gerrygold9273]

​@@mikesouza6545 How do make your apple Pie.

[@yourpalfranc]

I got a Spiralizer from Amazon for peeling/slicing and I think it worked great!! I'm not an experienced pie maker by any means, in fact, this is my first from scratch apple pie filling. But, the Spiralizer made the peeling/slicing go very quickly. 10 apples in about 15/20 minutes, and it went quicker as I got the hang of the device. The slices might be border-line too thin, but I'm really happy with the results and Dimitra's recipe is amazing!! Full disclosure...I'll use a Pillsbury crust just because I know my limitations. I think it's gonna be a tasty pie!! Thanks!! ~Frank

[@krystalmoore8943]

Just finished making this and it's cooling. It already tastes amazing! Can't wait to finish off the pie this afternoon.

[@mariabarrera5286]

I'm gonna be using this recipe!!

[@timmcconnell1162]

Hello. I made this apple pie filling recipe yesterday for Sunday family dinner and it was a huge hit! I highly recommend this recipe.

[@amanmuhammad14]

Good to hear I’ll definitely try this

[@paularobinson1068]

I love my Pampered Chef apple peeler, corer, slice.

[@lupechacon-florez7520]

This is a lovely recipe I will definitely be using this one to make your apple tart. I have one of those handheld gadgets that just coars the Apple. It slices them well enough and then from there I slice them thinner.

[@yallnotlikedatirl6623]

It should be illegal how good this taste, thanks for the recipe 🙏

[@DimitrasDishes]

Haha! I agree!! I’m so glad you like it 😊

[@yallnotlikedatirl6623]

@@DimitrasDishesIf you have left over sauce and fresh apples, do you sweat the apples or do you just toss them in sauce? (Worried about excess water from fresh apples)

[@Dollgrl1]

This is so good ! I already made this before now I’m making it for Thanksgiving .

[@bigmike9558]

I made this and forgot the cream and it still rocked. Without the cream this way way better than canned. First time making my own filling and I’m pumped for tomorrow

[@DimitrasDishes]

Happy Thanksgiving!!

[@LydFraz]

​@@DimitrasDishes Delicious

[@trilby5546]

Yummy but I would mix cornstarch separately to avoid lumps.⭐️👍

[@jamilazainalabid2798]

I love 💕 the music 🎶 you play very calming

[@mariecafagna1572]

Thank You, looks delicious!

[@garypostell5268]

You definitely need an apple pealer slicer and core all in one. I just bought one from Amazon it works great! About 20$

[@samirahadou1908]

Very easy and delicious 👍

[@mativaforzaitalia5638]

Wow wow wow so delicious Love to watch you all time Thank you

[@mavisfrancis1425]

Enjoy watching. Looks sumptuous and easy to follow.

[@mikepolaniec609]

My wife thinks this is the best filling I've ever made!!!! Thank you

[@stelladina2437]

Thanks for sharing this posting. It’s looks so good. 👌🏾🙏🏼

[@macyyy1]

I tried this and it's so good on it's own or with vanilla ice cream. 10/10 making this again!

[@judykoller147]

I can’t wait to make this

[@richardgurtner7955]

WOW Great Job *******I made This pie Filling and it is the best. All I had was salted butter so I did not add the salt and it worked just fine wow wife says her man can cook. Thank You*******

[@rosejohnson452]

I've seen this recipe written by melting butter in pan, add cornstarch or AP flour, add spices, sugars and cream and heat until thickened stirring constantly for 1 minute. Set aside to cool. Then add to apples and stir in. Put in pie shell, if 2 crusts give egg wash and bake 425 for 15 min, turn down heat to 350 for another 45 min.

[@jlark11]

Amazingly perfect filling and just the consistency i was looking for. So Good!! I ‘ll never try another apple pie filling ever!

[@angelapa9513]

You’re the best Dimitra ❤️

[@DimitrasDishes]

Thank you for being here!!

[@prod.bylvwlee]

That consistency is insane 😮‍💨👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾🤯

[@susangriebel9903]

Made this today and it’s delicious!

[@micuchua70]

Thank you. I need this recipe for my apple pie that I’m planning to make.

[@vijaykumarpatwa]

Man that filling looks so good!! this video is by far the best one I've ever seen! AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@mikesouza6545]

Lies. Too obvious

[@Madnessmakes]

Soo yummy I just want to pour some hot custard on top with a sprinkle of cinnamon and dig in!💜

[@mcfarley6528]

Thank you for sharing this wonderful apple filling!!!

[@ednasanchez7559]

I made it yesterday. It was really delicious and easy to make. Thanks 👍🤗

[@DimitrasDishes]

My pleasure 😊

[@mariagoing5866]

Just found you, subscribed, watched & liked Can't wait to use this recipe.. now to make a pie that doesn't get a soggy crust

[@debbieeaster6223]

Looks delicious. I will be trying this recipe. My son only wants the filling with some ice cream 43 yo smh. But I will do almost anything for my children when it comes to cooking. Thanks so much for sharing

[@goodgrieflouiser5807]

I've come across several recipes that call for 1/2 cup of melted vanilla ice cream instead of the heavy cream and I really like it better. Especially when I don't have any heavy cream on hand.

[@eileenfleenor5368]

GoodGriefLouise!! My moms name was Louise. We lost her in nov. And I love saying good grief. Enjoy your pies. My mom made the best apple pie etc. :) but I'm actually checking another recipe ❤

[@uchiwa_sasuke8908]

@@eileenfleenor5368 😥i am so sorry

[@cingram8939]

Definately nice,,,looks Good ,,,Yep Im taking notes,,,,just pulled me some of my apples i pealed and cored about a month ago,,,wasjust testing the waters on freezing them and pulling them as you need later to see how they come out,,,Thanks gonna try this today.....

[@GaryAdamsYoung]

OMG! This is so easy and sooooooo good! ive got pie crust made and chilling for pies of the hand!!

[@Boo-jy5ju]

Mix all your dry ingredients 1st. I would leave out the corn starch…. Put in a coffee mug add a small dash water. Stir cook apples first w everything else, add cream warm through and then add the liq corn starch! Stir till thickened. Remove from heat

[@diorejanice2348]

tq for it.wanna do this 😊

[@hulksmash8159]

No.

[@simplyapleb9027]

I would imagine Dimitra's takes a more simple approach

[@13oaks45]

Explain the coffee mug please?

[@Jennifer-vp2ov]

What can i use instead of corn starch? I don’t have that

[@nascar427]

New sub. Will be making this. watching you peel and core is therapeutic.

[@abearinthewoods8423]

I feel like we are hanging out when I watch these! Great video, Im gonna try it!

[@lorindagarcia8035]

Looks so delicious, Dimitra!

[@ashleysherertz615]

i have a peeler/corer that is a life saver. I live on an apple orchard so its great!

[@randall-thehorrorwriter]

So I'm a pretty good cook, my signiture is a burger grilled with a mac & cheese center or baked beans I call them Meteor Burgers. It's December 1st and I got some apples from my job a couple days ago and just decided I was gonna bake an apple pie from scratch. I chose your recipe for filling cause it was the first in my search... mind you I've never baked anything from scratch in my life. Figured it was like cookin just math & science gonna see how it adds up, literally my dough is cooling right now. Just wanted to thank you for the content. This is either gonna be amazing or hilariously bad...to be continued.

[@DimitrasDishes]

You got this!! It’ll be delicious 😄

[@cathyleehawk]

I just bought my Apple peeler/ corer it is so awesome . Bought it at Stokes in Canada Boxing Day sale $17

[@karenbuckley5710]

Made this for a pie today. Easy and delicious.

[@ellinidatriandafilo5710]

Excellent!!

[@Ghanshyam00000]

This is a super awesome video it's very helpful for making apple pie tart thanks.

[@nyldujeelhims5946]

Looks so interesting so I have to try making this

[@N17sd]

You are an authentic person ❤️❤️❤️

[@irenewaldron9802]

Oh, my God! This is good. Thanks for sharing.

[@susyweiss8185]

It's absolutely delicious. Thank you so much for sharing this incredible recipe. Everyone enjoy it.l

[@annweitoish8856]

Best one I've seen Thankyou

[@mariedamon5655]

This looks lovely thankyou.i got a lot of apples I need to use before they go off x

[@carrolbrown7671]

Looks delicious

[@sophiamorales7450]

Dimitra thank u with all my heart ❤

[@DimitrasDishes]

You're so welcome!!! 💙

[@explosive821]

Try a melon Baller, it worked great cut The core right out. I made your recipe it was delicious and easy thank you for sharing and caring!

[@sophiamorales7450]

Dimitra mu fantastic i have made so many of your cakes pastries food your the best

[@Boo-jy5ju]

Pampered Chef

[@elsaargiraki4190]

Δήμητρα Γεια σου....Ωραία μηλόπιτα....διαφορετική .

[@christasmith7311]

Thank you, for the nice Video, looks so delicious mmh i will make the Apple Pie.😋Greetings from Germany 🙏😘👍

[@deejo2]

My aunt bought me a device that peels, cores & slices the apples. I LOVE it! But beware, it doesn't work so well with soft apples. When they're soft, the corer can't get a good enough grip to rotate the apples. But we don't usually use the soft or mushy apples in a pie anyway. She bought this one for around $20. at Bed Bath & Beyond but I'm sure you can find them at most big stores & online.

[@tanvav]

TY sweet Dimitroula mou! Since I have gotten apples from the pantry, I'll utilize them. With gadgets, I have to question whether I'll use it or not before buying it.. I don't like to bu gadgets just for one thing because it's space consuming in my home. I agree with you about this.

[@raeschneider3858]

Pampered chef used to have an apple peeler corer slicer that was worth the money not sure if they still have but a must have

[@EliVDB03]

I surely hesitate at first because the corn starch wasn’t diluted first and I haven’t made it that way ever but it is AMAZING … I used Granny Smith apples and a little less sugar for my taste it was Exactly spot on in every way! Love it! Thank you so much for sharing this.

[@faithbyholyfire]

Looks good. Thank you.

[@amythompson7700]

I have the machine, because it’s great for potatoes. I don’t peel my apple, but it does a great job.

[@LifeIsMessyImLearningAsIGrow]

What a delicious apple 🍎 🍏 recipe! Your clear presentation makes it look so easy to make! I think I’m gonna give this recipe a try and just make a few modifications to fit my families dietary needs/restrictions. I appreciate you sharing your talent with us. I make cooking videos too and I appreciate being able to learn from other amazing creators like you. I hope we can learn from each other as we grow our channels! I look forward to watching new videos! ❤️🧡💜💚

[@peterpayne6355]

Gréât. M'y only request is that you say measurement for thé butter. 'A stick of butter' basse no meaning where I live.

[@nancylombera978]

1 stick of butter is equal to 1/2 cup. If you don’t use cups to message just google to convert to your preferred measurement.

[@scarletfrances5004]

Yum 😋

[@lorettalozano3885]

Looks delicious… will definitely make it… 🥧

[@davidquisenberry]

Got apples raining down here in SLC from the heavens and the squirrels that keep harvesting them And dropping them until I shoot them… so I have been enjoying using your recipe Dimitri! Thank you! Supah tasty onolicious

[@Candy-ji1sr]

Let them have the apples. Sounds like you have enough to share. This planet is not just for rotten humans.

[@williamfotiou7577]

To us Greeks, cinnamon is in everything!😅

[@koheartsgpadatslocos8320]

Delicious

[@kathywilson9257]

hy not use an apple slicer? It cores and slices in one easy motion. One and done.

[@arturorios1675]

seems too much sugar. could half the amount still taste ok?

[@noragreene5811]

Thank you very much 🥰

[@marche49]

Thank you for sharing this recipe, I make a similar recipe but I will definitely try your way!😋

[@DimitrasDishes]

Hope you enjoy it :)

[@marvideladiv3983]

Dimitri you are beautiful and great recipe.

[@patibarrera2874]

If I used salted butter should I omit the salt?

[@StephenAndrew777]

I understand the appeal of baking an apple pie with raw apples and sugar baked directly inside of the crust, but I always make a filling on the stove with corn starch in order to avoid there being a huge space between the filling and the top crust once everything's cooked.

[@joconrad756]

If you don't have enough corn starch I used flour and it wouldn't get like yours old I find middle s l ice I'd not the answer, thank you for sharing oh yea 10 apples is a must

[@rutha904]

I own 2 Apple Peeler Corer Slicers.....one from Pampered Chef and one from Bed Bath an Beyond which is made specifically for them. The one from B B and Beyond has a suction cup on the bottom to keep it from moving. They are much quicker when handling a lot of apples. I am going to try your make ahead apple filling. Big help for the holidays!!!!!!

[@DimitrasDishes]

I’ll definitely buy it! Thank you 😊

[@pminner1]

No nutmeg or vanilla??

[@the_rzh]

How much apple by weight should I start with? 10 apples varies a lot depending on the variety. Also, how much filling will this net? I.e, enough for a deep 9" pie?

[@thetruequeen6747]

I love a sweet but tart apple 🍎 pie filling so can I use Granny Smith apples 🍏 or if mixed which apples is best to use for a sweet tart flavor?

[@FractalNinja]

Granny smith and Gala. Avoid the red delicious/yellow delicious as they get too mushy 👍

[@jamilazainalabid2798]

You are the best ❤️

[@jenniferdove5680]

Does it up the ante' when you add cream?,,,now having to refrigerate? ...filling is A1...we had a baker come in 2 days /wk...but I agree...this goes from pie to dessert !🌏☮AND💜✝

[@chantel410]

I just wanted to thank you so much it was a perfect recipe and great instructions mine turned out perfect doyou know how long it stays in fridge and ifucanfreeze

[@DimitrasDishes]

This keeps fresh in the fridge for a very long time. I've had some leftover for weeks and it still tasted delicious :) I've never tried freezing but canning would be perfect!

[@chantel410]

@@DimitrasDishes thanks for the info my strudel turned out magnificent perfect recipe

[@AccioPadfoot12]

Can this be frozen in batches? I have a bunch of apples right now; trying to figure out what to do with them all so they don't go bad. Thanks for the recipe!

[@consumerdebtchitchat]

This is the only apple pie filling recipe I use. I absolutely love it and made it again today. Thank you for sharing this with us.

[@theresalovett6296]

Dimitra can I store my filling in a freezer bag and put in the freezer? are would it be better to but it in a canning jar and just refrigerate?

[@pamtebelman2321]

In the instructions you say to use 1/2 cup cream, but in the video you use 1 cup. Which one?

[@ednasanchez7559]

Great filling. Can I use green apples?

[@sherryhandzel1989]

What baking temperature and baking time would you suggest when using this filling for apple pie?

[@DimitrasDishes]

350 F.

[@susankale1201]

My favorite is from pampered chef.

[@alyssaperrine1027]

how long should i cook it in a pie crust for? amazing recipe btw

[@inlightenedbeing]

Can I can it in the jars? I love your recipe easy and it looks delicious..

[@brendad.6332]

Hi D, Mine came out pretty watery. I added more cornstarch, but it didn’t help. I used Courtland apples. Could this be the reason? Yours looks so much better!

[@DimitrasDishes]

The cornstarch will thicken the sauce no matter how much water they release. Add more and it will fix the problem :)

[@sonametz]

I wonder if I can add a tsp of rose water!