Heart-Healthy Classic Apple Filling

Satisfy your cravings while keeping wellness in mind with this Heart-Healthy Classic Apple Filling, a wholesome twist on a timeless favorite. This recipe replaces refined sugar with pure maple syrup, enhancing natural sweetness while keeping things light. Tender slices of fresh apples are delicately coated in a fragrant blend of cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger, creating a perfectly spiced, aromatic filling that's as comforting as it is nutritious. A quick cornstarch slurry lends the mixture a glossy, velvety texture, ideal for pies, crisps, or as a topping for oatmeal and yogurt. Ready in just 35 minutes, this versatile, refined-sugar-free recipe is perfect for desserts, breakfasts, or snacking, offering a guilt-free treat packed with fall-inspired flavors. Enjoy this easy apple filling that's as good for the heart as it is for the soul.

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 6 medium Apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
• 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
• 1 cup Water
• 3 tablespoons Pure maple syrup
• 1.5 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground ginger
• 1.5 tablespoons Cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons Water (for cornstarch slurry)
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract

Directions

Step 1

In a large bowl, toss the sliced apples with the lemon juice and set aside. This will prevent the apples from browning while you prepare the other ingredients.

Step 2

In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine 1 cup of water, maple syrup, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger. Stir the mixture until it comes to a simmer.

Step 3

Add the prepared apples to the saucepan, gently stirring to coat them evenly with the spiced syrup mixture.

Step 4

Cover the saucepan and allow the apples to cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the apples become tender but not mushy.

Step 5

In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and 2 tablespoons of water to create a slurry. Ensure there are no lumps.

Step 6

Slowly pour the cornstarch slurry into the apple mixture, stirring constantly to thicken the sauce. The mixture should become glossy and slightly thicker.

Step 7

Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.

Step 8

Allow the apple filling to cool slightly before using it in your favorite recipes or as a topping. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1561.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	806.4

Total Fat 2.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 25.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 212.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 31.2g	0%
Total Sugars 145.6g
Protein 4.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 156.4mg	0%
Iron 2.3mg	0%
Potassium 1429.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 2.8%

Protein: 1.8%

Carbs: 95.4%