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Need Applesauce Thickener
Posted on 4/15/23 at 2:01 pm
Posted on 4/15/23 at 2:01 pm
I use Dollar General cheapy applesauce that come in the 4 or 6 pack to dissolve my potassium in which is great for that. However ...
Mom had made some some applesauce out of apples that were showing their age and I made us fried pies using that applesauce. I had dough leftover so I used a DG applesauce cup which has a LOT more liquid than cooked down apples and needed thickening to made a good fried pie filling (along with a touch of cinnamon and nutmeg). I used flour since that was handy from rolling the dough. End result was a bit doughy filling.
Wondering if something else might thicken the applesauce cups without being doughy or altering the flavor? All else fails I guess I could cook it down before using for pie filling but figure you better cooks and even pros might have some ideas.
Also looking forward to making more dough and trying the strawberry applesauce variety.
(4 "cup" pack for a $1 is the better price/cup than the 6 pack btw.)
Mom had made some some applesauce out of apples that were showing their age and I made us fried pies using that applesauce. I had dough leftover so I used a DG applesauce cup which has a LOT more liquid than cooked down apples and needed thickening to made a good fried pie filling (along with a touch of cinnamon and nutmeg). I used flour since that was handy from rolling the dough. End result was a bit doughy filling.
Wondering if something else might thicken the applesauce cups without being doughy or altering the flavor? All else fails I guess I could cook it down before using for pie filling but figure you better cooks and even pros might have some ideas.
Also looking forward to making more dough and trying the strawberry applesauce variety.
(4 "cup" pack for a $1 is the better price/cup than the 6 pack btw.)
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Posted on 4/15/23 at 2:26 pm to Sidicous
maybe try unflavored gelatin 
Posted on 4/15/23 at 2:26 pm to Sidicous
Xanthan gum is the best option. You can use cornstarch too.
This post was edited on 4/15/23 at 2:29 pm
Posted on 4/15/23 at 3:13 pm to Sidicous
quote:add pectin to the list too, but Xanthan is the best option because heat is not required to activate it.
Xanthan gum is the best option. You can use cornstarch too.
Posted on 4/15/23 at 3:48 pm to Sidicous
No, you need Thickit
You can get it at Walmart, CVS or Amazon. It’s used to thicken food without changing the taste. Lots of people use it for the elderly when they need thickened foods. Works like a charm.
You can get it at Walmart, CVS or Amazon. It’s used to thicken food without changing the taste. Lots of people use it for the elderly when they need thickened foods. Works like a charm.
Posted on 4/15/23 at 6:08 pm to Sidicous
Appreciate all the ideas everyone. At 4/$1 for the applesauce I think I'll get lots of opportunities to try these all. 
Posted on 4/16/23 at 2:04 am to financetiger
I had never heard of Thickit so I looked it up:
Thick-It® Original Food & Beverage Thickener contains modified cornstarch and maltodextrin. Thick-It® Original Concentrated Food & Beverage Thickener contains modified cornstarch. Thick-It® Clear Advantage® Food & Beverage Thickener contains xanthan gum, maltodextrin, and ascorbic acid.
Maltrodextrin is used in a lot of processed baked goods so it should be fine as well as the combo of maltrodexrin and cornstarch or maltrodextrin and xanthan gum should be fine. Just note that maltrodextrin has a really high glycemic index and it can lower the sweetness of the filling if any of that matters to you.
Thick-It® Original Food & Beverage Thickener contains modified cornstarch and maltodextrin. Thick-It® Original Concentrated Food & Beverage Thickener contains modified cornstarch. Thick-It® Clear Advantage® Food & Beverage Thickener contains xanthan gum, maltodextrin, and ascorbic acid.
Maltrodextrin is used in a lot of processed baked goods so it should be fine as well as the combo of maltrodexrin and cornstarch or maltrodextrin and xanthan gum should be fine. Just note that maltrodextrin has a really high glycemic index and it can lower the sweetness of the filling if any of that matters to you.
Posted on 4/16/23 at 11:31 am to BigBinBR
I think arrowroot was used to thicken pie fillings without affecting flavor.
Posted on 4/17/23 at 8:14 am to DocHolliday1964
dehydrated potato flakes
Posted on 4/17/23 at 10:47 am to BigBinBR
quote:Yeah one of my physical problems from the damage of chronic pancreatitis is I'm approaching the 2nd anniversary of becoming diabetic. (3 days prior to my 57th birthday they advised me of insulin dependent diabetes (type 1) diagnosis.)
has a really high glycemic index and it can lower the sweetness of the filling if any of that matters to you.
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