Description
Elevate your desserts with this homemade Strawberry Pie Filling, bursting with fresh, vibrant flavors that outshine any store-bought version. Made from ripe strawberries, this quick and easy recipe allows you to create a delightful topping suitable for pies, ice creams, pancakes, and more. Using quick-cooking tapioca as a thickener ensures a rich texture while offering flexibility in sweetness to match your taste preferences. Perfect for family gatherings or a sweet treat at home, this versatile filling can be made ahead and stored for convenience.
Ingredients
- 1 quart ripe strawberries, washed, hulled, and sliced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- โ to ยฝ cup sugar (adjust based on strawberry sweetness)
- 1 tablespoon quick-cooking tapioca or cornstarch
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a blender, combine half of the sliced strawberries with lemon juice and water (omit water if using cornstarch). Blend until smooth.
- In a pot, mix sugar with tapioca (or cornstarch) and salt; add the blended mixture and stir.
- Heat over medium until boiling; reduce to simmer. Stir frequently until thickened (about 5 minutes for tapioca).
- Add remaining strawberries to the pot and cook until simmering again. Transfer immediately to a wide container to cool.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 75
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Use fully ripe strawberries for maximum flavor. Adjust sugar based on the natural sweetness of your berries. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze for 3 months.