Slow Cooker Apple Pie Filling (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Fruits
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3 pounds baking apples (Granny Smith or McIntosh)
→ Spices
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2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
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1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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1 pinch ground cloves
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1 pinch sea salt
→ Binding & Flavoring
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1 tablespoon tapioca starch
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1/4 cup maple syrup
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1 tablespoon vanilla extract
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1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
# Instructions:
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Peel, core, and quarter the apples. Cut each quarter into 4 equal slices. Place all apple slices into a 6-quart slow cooker.
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In a bowl, combine tapioca starch, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and sea salt. Add maple syrup and whisk until tapioca has completely dissolved. Incorporate vanilla extract and lemon juice.
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Pour the spice and maple syrup mixture over the apple slices in the slow cooker. Toss gently to ensure even distribution of spices throughout.
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Cover the slow cooker with its lid. Cook on low heat for 3-4 hours, or until apples have softened while still maintaining their shape.
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Transfer to serving bowls and enjoy with a scoop of ice cream if desired.
# Notes:
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This versatile filling can be used in pies, as a topping for pancakes, or served warm with vanilla ice cream for a simple dessert.