There is something about a homemade Apple Pie. The crust, the filling, the love and energy that has gone into it. All of those things combined just makes it taste that much better!

This Apple Pie filling recipe won't disappoint either! While it will take time to prepare, you can make a big batch in advance and even freeze it. This will help some with the time savings but you won't skimp on the flavor.

Homemade Apple Pie Filling Ingredients

• 4 cups, Apples (sliced and peeled)
• ½ cup, Sugar
• 3 TBS, Cornstarch
• 2 TBS, Lemon Juice
• 1 tsp, Cinnamon
• ¼ tsp, Nutmeg
• 1 cup, Warm Water

Use our favorite long handle measuring spoons (and on Amazon) to measure and stir the ingredients together without much mess!

Homemade Apple Pie Filling Instructions

1. In a bowl, add ¾ cup warm water, lemon juice and sliced apples. Toss the apples in the mixture
   to prevent browning.
2. In a saucepan, combine cornstarch and ¼ cup of water and whisk until blended.
3. Add sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg to the saucepan, and whisk to combine.
4. Pour contents from bowl filled with apples into the saucepan and stir. Cook on low heat for 10
   minutes or until apples have softened.
5. Remove from heat and allow the mixture to cool and thicken before using.

You can also make a homemade pie crust to go along with this, or the store-bought works just as good! This filling would work great in a hand pie too. Make some and freeze so you can throw them in the oven at a moment's notice!

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These Gem Chocolates are just fun! Well, they taste pretty darn good too but how could chocolate not taste good?! These would be perfect to make for a special party, or perhaps a wedding or baby shower. Use different colors of melting candies depending on the party's colors.

You could also make some for the holidays with blue and green chocolates. Use silver and gold edible glitter to make a fun, festive party goodie bag!

Glittery Gem Chocolates Ingredients

• 1 cup, Wilton Pink Melting Candy
• 1 cup, Wilton White Melting Candy
• Pink Edible Glitter
• Wilton Decorating Bags
• Wilton Gems Mold

Glittery Gem Chocolates Instructions

1. Place your pink and white melting candy in separate bowls and microwave each separately for 2-3 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds until melted.
2. Scoop your pink and white melted candy into 2 separate decorating bags and cut a small tip off the end.
3. Rub a tiny bit of edible glitter inside the gem molds.
4. Squeeze your colored melted candy into each game mold and carefully pick up the mold and tap it onto the counter several times to prevent air bubbles.
5. Transfer your gems to the freezer for 20 minutes and carefully press up on the bottom of each gem to remove them.

I'd love to see pictures of your glittery gems so please share them on our Facebook page if you try this recipe!

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Use our favorite long handle measuring spoons to measure and stir the ingredients together without much mess!

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If you need to whip up a dessert fast, try this No Bake Oreo Pie recipe! We always have the ingredients on hand so it's easy to pull together.

No Bake Oreo Pie Ingredients

• 1 package, Oreos
• 1/2 stick, Butter
• 1 1/2 cups, Cold Milk
• 2 packages (4-serving size), Vanilla Instant Pudding
• 1 tub (8 oz), Cool Whip (thawed)

No Bake Oreo Pie Directions

1. Crush 24 to 28 cookies (I did this with a blender to get a smooth texture). Mix with melted butter and pressed onto the bottom and sides of a 9-inch pie plate.
2. Beat milk and pudding together until thick (approximately 1 to 2 minutes). It will be pretty thick, almost like a custard. Carefully stir in whipped topping and blend well.
3. Crush or chop at least 12 Oreo cookies and fold into the pudding mixture. Spoon into crust.
4. Garnish with Oreos and refrigerate for at least four hours. Waiting is the hardest part.

Enjoy!

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