WW Apple Pie Filling

This WW apple pie filling is a must-try recipe for any apple pastry desserts that you’re making that require a fruit filling. Not only is it delicious, but it couldn’t be easier to make!

The warm fall spices will have you falling in love with this apple pie filling, and you’re going to want to sneak it into all of your recipes! One great recipe I recommend trying this with is my Weight Watchers Apple Pie Recipe.

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Why you’ll love this recipe

This Weight Watchers apple pie filling recipe only needs 6 very simple ingredients making it not only super easy to put together, but also nutritious. The benefit of making your own filling is you know exactly what is going into the recipe so you know you’re not getting any preservatives or other things like that! 

Which WW Program are these points for?

In 2023, WW is using just plain old “POINTS.”

• Be sure to calculate the points value of the foods and recipes you eat in the app.
• Always add ingredients and serving sizes and don’t rely on the nutrition facts in the recipe.
• Accuracy will come from the information you input on the app.

Ingredients for this recipe

Apples: The main ingredient of this gluten-free apple pie filling. 
Brown sugar: For some warm sweetness.
Lemon juice: For a kick of flavor that will help balance out the sweetness.
Cinnamon: The best spice to go along with apple. 
Nutmeg: For a warm spice flavor.
Apricot or apple preserves: For the overall texture of the filling.

Equipment needed for this recipe

For making this apple topping recipe, you’ll want to use a skillet to cook all of the ingredients together on the stove. Then use a wooden spoon to mix in the fruit preserves. A silicone spatula will be helpful for scraping the preserves out of the skillet and into your pastry dough. If you make more than you’re planning to use, an airtight container will be important for storing your leftover filling to retain freshness. 

How to make WW apple pie filling

What to serve with Weight Watchers apple pie filling 

There are so many recipes to enjoy with this apple pie filling! Add it into this Weight Watchers Apple Pie Recipe for the perfect fall pie. You could also try out this filling in this Weight Watchers Apple Crisp recipe! You could even play around with blending this filling and making a recreation of this Easy Raspberry Hand Pie Recipe using the apple pie filling instead of raspberry!

Common Questions

Can you freeze homemade apple pie filling?

Yes, apple pie filling from scratch can be frozen for future use! Be sure to let it thaw properly before using it if you’re using leftovers or have decided to make it ahead of time. Keep it fresh by storing it in a freezer-safe bag or container. 

Storage suggestions

Keep this gluten-free apple pie filling in an airtight container in the fridge if you’re saving it for a day or two, otherwise be sure to put it in the freezer until you’re ready to use it!

Reheating Tips

You don’t need to reheat this Weight Watchers apple pie filling on it’s own, but once it’s in your pie or other apple-filled pastry then you can heat the entire dessert up in the oven or microwave for a few minutes to give it a freshly baked quality.