Healthy Slow Cooker Apple Pie Filling

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Michelle

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9 cups (1150g) diced red apple (see Notes!)

2 tbsp (30mL) freshly squeezed lemon juice

1 ½ cups (260mL) water

¼ cup (32g) cornstarch

3 tbsp (45mL) pure maple syrup

2 tsp ground cinnamon

½ tsp ground nutmeg

Add the diced apple to a slow cooker, and toss with the lemon juice.

Whisk together the remaining ingredients in a medium pot until smooth and the cornstarch has completely dissolved. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, for 5 to 8 minutes or until the mixture starts to thicken and has reduced by a third. Pour the mixture over the apples, and toss until all of the apples are coated.

Cover the slow cooker with the lid, and cook the apples on HIGH heat for 3 ½ hours, gently stirring after every hour, or until the apples are extremely tender. Cool completely to room temperature in the slow cooker before transferring to airtight containers and refrigerating.

note: Notes: This is the 5-quart slow cooker that I used. Any 5-, 6-, or 7-quart slow cooker should work, although the cooking times may vary slightly with the larger sizes.

I’ve tried this filling with Fuji, Jazz, and Honeycrisp apples, and they all work well. Gala and Red Delicious should work too. If you prefer Granny Smith apples, you may need to add additional maple syrup to compensate for the missing sweetness. A blend of half red and half green apples would taste great as well. I do not peel my apples, but you're welcome to remove their skins if you prefer. I’ve tried this filling with Fuji, Jazz, and Honeycrisp apples, and they all work well. Gala and Red Delicious should work too. If you prefer Granny Smith apples, you may need to add additional maple syrup to compensate for the missing sweetness. A blend of half red and half green apples would taste great as well. I do not peel my apples, but you're welcome to remove their skins if you prefer.

Honey, agave, coconut sugar, or brown sugar may all be substituted for the maple syrup.

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