Vanilla-Maple Apple Pie Filling

A flavorful twist on the classic apple pie. Sweet apples drenched in maple, vanilla and cinnamon without over-doing it.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 117 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 ½ cups water
• ¾ cup white sugar
• 3 tablespoons ground cinnamon
• ⅔ cup cornstarch
• ½ cup maple syrup
• 1 dash ground nutmeg
• 1 dash salt
• 4 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
• 2 pounds apples, peeled, thinly sliced

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

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.