Strawberry Pie Filling
Indulge in the delightful experience of creating your own Strawberry Pie Filling from scratch! This vibrant and flavorful filling is a true celebration of fresh strawberries, perfect for elevating pies, desserts, and toppings. With its sweet and tangy notes combined with a luscious texture, this homemade version outshines canned alternatives. Plus, it’s incredibly easy to prepare, allowing you to customize sweetness and enjoy a burst of fresh fruit flavor anytime. Whether you’re looking to top off a dessert or incorporate it into breakfast favorites like pancakes or yogurt parfaits, this versatile strawberry filling will wow your family and friends!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 2 cups (8 servings) 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 of the sliced strawberries with lemon juice until smooth.
- In a pot, combine sugar, tapioca (or cornstarch), and salt. Add the blended strawberry mixture and cook over medium heat until boiling.
- Lower heat to simmer for about 5 minutes until thickened. If using cornstarch, skip simmering after boiling.
- Stir in the remaining sliced strawberries and return to a simmer before transferring to a wide container for cooling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 2mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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