Description
Ditch the store-bought options and savor the freshness of homemade Strawberry Pie Filling! This delightful recipe captures the vibrant flavor of ripe strawberries, making it perfect for pies, pancakes, ice cream, or any sweet treat that craves a fruity boost. With just a few simple ingredients and steps, you’ll create a luscious filling that’s not only easy to whip up but also customizable to suit your taste. Enjoy the satisfaction of crafting your own strawberry topping that bursts with natural sweetness and is free from preservatives. Let this versatile creation become a staple in your kitchen!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 quart (16 ounces) ripe strawberries, washed, hulled and sliced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ⅓ to ½ cup sugar (to taste)
- 1 tablespoon quick-cooking tapioca or cornstarch
- Pinch salt
Instructions
- Blend half of the sliced strawberries with lemon juice and ½ cup water until smooth.
- In a pot, mix sugar, quick-cooking tapioca (or cornstarch), and salt. Stir in the strawberry puree and heat until boiling.
- Reduce heat and simmer for about 5 minutes until thickened.
- Add the remaining sliced strawberries and stir until heated through.
- Transfer to a wide container to cool before storing in a jar.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg