Strawberry Pie Filling
Indulge in the delightful taste of homemade Strawberry Pie Filling, a vibrant and fresh alternative to store-bought options. This easy recipe captures the essence of ripe strawberries without preservatives, making it perfect for pies, cakes, or as a topping for ice cream and yogurt. With just a few simple ingredients and quick steps, you can create a luscious filling that brings sweetness to any dessert. Customize the sweetness to your liking and enjoy the pure fruit goodness that comes with making it from scratch. Elevate your sweet treats with this versatile and delicious Strawberry Pie Filling!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 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 of salt
Instructions
- Blend half of the sliced strawberries with lemon juice and water until smooth.
- In a pot, combine sugar with tapioca (or cornstarch) and salt; stir well.
- Pour in the blended mixture and heat over medium until boiling. Then reduce heat and simmer for about 5 minutes until thickened.
- Add remaining sliced strawberries to the pot; cook until it simmers again.
- Transfer the filling to a wide container to cool before storing in a jar.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ¼ cup (60g)
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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