Description
Strawberry Pie Filling is a vibrant, luscious addition to your desserts that captures the essence of summer in every bite. This easy-to-make filling combines fresh strawberries with sugar and a hint of lemon juice, creating a sweet and slightly tart flavor that elevates any dish, from classic pies to pancakes and ice cream. With its glossy finish and rich texture, this Strawberry Pie Filling is sure to impress family and friends at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
Instructions
- Wash and hull the strawberries, then slice them into halves or quarters.
- In a large bowl, mix the strawberries with granulated sugar and let sit for 15 minutes to release juices.
- Combine cornstarch with a little cold water to create a slurry.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the strawberries with the cornstarch slurry and lemon juice. Stir until simmering for about 5 minutes until thickened.
- Remove from heat and stir in butter until melted.
- Allow the filling to cool completely before using.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 2mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg