Homemade Apple Pie Filling

Instructions

1. In a saucepan, add the granulated sugar, brown sugar, lemon juice, cornstarch, cinnamon, and water. Bring to a boil over medium heat and simmer for 2–3 minutes.
2. Peel and slice the apples into ¼-inch thick slices. Add them to the saucepan.
3. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 6–8 minutes, or until the apples are moderately soft (don’t overcook them). Stir in the vanilla extract.
4. If the filling is too runny, spoon out a few tablespoons of the liquid and mix with 1 tablespoon of cornstarch to make a slurry. Stir the slurry back into the apples to thicken.
5. Let the filling cool. Transfer to glass jars, seal tightly, and store in the refrigerator. It will continue to thicken as it sits.