Today, I wanted to make a pie, specifically, an apple pie. I’ve made pies before, but this time I wanted to do it entirely from scratch, including the filling. I’ve always just bought those pre-made fillings from the store. They’re okay, but nothing beats homemade, right?
So, I rolled up my sleeves and got to work. I found this recipe online that seemed pretty straightforward. The prep time is about an hour and thirty minutes. It said I needed 8-10 tart apples, 1 cup of sugar, and 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour. Sounded easy enough.
- First, I peeled, cored, and sliced the apples. This took a while, I won’t lie. Getting the slices to be roughly the same size was a bit of a pain, but I managed.
- Next, I put the apple slices in a big bowl and mixed them with the sugar and flour. I made sure everything was evenly coated. It looked pretty good, all sugary and ready to go.
- Then, I set the bowl aside and let it sit for a bit. The recipe said this helps the apples release their juices, which is important for the filling. I guess that’s what makes it all gooey and delicious.
- After about 30 minutes, I could see the juices starting to form at the bottom of the bowl. Perfect! I then transferred the mixture into a saucepan.
- I cooked it over medium heat, stirring occasionally. It started to bubble and thicken up nicely. It smelled amazing, by the way. My whole kitchen smelled like sweet, cooked apples.
- Once it was thick enough, I took it off the heat and let it cool down. It needs to be cool before you put it in the pie crust, otherwise, you risk a soggy bottom, and nobody wants that.
While the filling was cooling, I got started on the pie crust. I decided to make that from scratch too. I mean, why not? It is a little challenging but very happy when finished.
Once both the filling and the crust were ready, I assembled the pie. I carefully poured the cooled filling into the crust. It looked so good; I could not wait to eat it.
The Result
I baked the pie according to the recipe, and let me tell you, it was worth all the effort. The filling was perfect – not too sweet, not too tart, and just the right consistency. Making it from scratch definitely made a difference. It tasted so much better than the store-bought stuff.
So, there you have it – my adventure in making apple pie filling from scratch. It was a bit of work, but totally worth it. If you’ve got some time and want to try something new, give it a go. You might just surprise yourself!
