Apple Pie Filling

Apple Pie Filling

Ingredients:

5 cups peeled, cored and chopped small Granny Smith Apples

1 tbs lemon juice

1/2 cup brown sugar

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1/4 cup cornstarch

1 1/2 tsp cinnamon

1/4 tsp nutmeg

pinch salt

2 cups water

Directions:

Peel core and chop apples into small pieces and toss with some lemon juice. Set aside.

Combine sugars, cornstarch, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt in a small saucepan. Pour in water and stir until incorporated. On medium heat, bring mixture to a gentle boil for 3 minutes stirring frequently to prevent scorching on the bottom. Once mixture is thickened slightly, add apples and toss bringing he mixture to a gentle boil once again. Reduce the head to low and simmer for 10 minutes or until the apples are tender. Take mixture off heat and allow it to cool slightly.