Strawberry Pie Filling
Homemade strawberry pie filling is easier than you'd think to make! With just 5 ingredients and a quick prep, you'll be on your way to a delicious sweet strawberry pie in no time at all.
Servings: 8
Calories: 121kcal
Ingredients
- 2 lbs fresh strawberries washed & stems removed
- 3/4 cup sugar granulated
- 1 cup boiling water
- 3 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Add 1 1/2 cups strawberries to the bowl of a food processor fitted with the blade attachment, then puree.2 lbs fresh strawberries
- Add the sugar, boiling water, and cornstarch to the processor and blend until smooth.3/4 cup sugar, 1 cup boiling water, 3 tbsp cornstarch
- Transfer the mixture to a large sauce pan and bring to a boil over medium heat, whisking constantly. Boil for three minutes exactly.
- Remove the skillet from heat immediately and whisk in the extract. Set aside.1 tsp vanilla extract
- Quarter the remaining berries, halving them if they're on the small side. Add them to the skillet and fold in with a spatula.
- Use immediately in a pie or transfer to clean glass jars, seal, and refrigerate until ready to use. Stir before using.
Notes
- Don't worry! The mixture will come to a boil over medium heat.
- The mixture may appear cloudy while it boils, but it will become clear as it cools.
- If the berries you are using are on the smaller side, you can halve them instead of quartering them.
- Do NOT use frozen strawberries in this recipe.
Nutrition
Calories: 121kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.4g | Saturated Fat: 0.02g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.05g | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 175mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 14IU | Vitamin C: 67mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 0.5mg