Description
Ditch the can and elevate your desserts with homemade Strawberry Pie Filling! This vibrant, fruity filling bursts with the fresh flavor of ripe strawberries, making it perfect for pies, cakes, or as a delightful topping for ice cream and pancakes. With simple ingredients and a quick preparation process, you can whip up this delicious filling for family gatherings or casual summer picnics. Enjoy the natural sweetness without any preservatives or artificial flavors—just pure strawberry goodness that will surely impress.
Ingredients
- 1 quart (16 ounces) ripe strawberries, washed, hulled, and sliced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ⅓ to ½ cup (70 –100 grams) sugar
- 1 tablespoon quick-cooking tapioca or cornstarch
- Pinch salt
Instructions
- Blend half a cup of sliced strawberries with lemon juice until smooth.
- In a pot, combine sugar, tapioca (or cornstarch), and salt. Add the blended mixture and stir well.
- Heat over medium until boiling, then reduce heat to simmer for about 5 minutes until thickened.
- Stir in the remaining sliced strawberries and return to a simmer before removing from heat.
- Cool completely in a wide container before transferring to a jar. Refrigerate for up to 3-4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 2mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Use firm, ripe strawberries for best flavor. Adjust sugar based on your strawberries' sweetness. Quick-cooking tapioca provides a lovely texture but cornstarch works well too. For added flair, try mixing in other berries or fruits!