Apple Pie Filling with Fuji Apples

Ingredients

• 9 fuiji apples (roughly 6 cups of chopped fruit)
• 6 tablespoons butter
• 3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 1/2 tablespoons vanilla extract
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice

Instructions

1. 1

   Peel and chop apples.

2. 2

   In a large saucepan on medium-high heat, cook...: In a large saucepan on medium-high heat, cook apples, butter, cinnamon, salt, and brown sugar.

3. 3

   When sugar and butter are melted and bubbling,...: When sugar and butter are melted and bubbling, reduce heat and cook another 20 minutes. Stir occasionally.

4. 4

   In a bowl, whisk together lemon juice, vanilla...: In a bowl, whisk together lemon juice, vanilla extract, and cornstarch.

5. 5

   Bring pan back up to medium heat and...: Bring pan back up to medium heat and pour in slurry.

6. 6

   Cook an additional 2-5 minutes until the liquid...: Cook an additional 2-5 minutes until the liquid has thickened.

7. 7

   Enjoy!