Description
Sweet, luscious Strawberry Pie Filling takes dessert lovers on a delightful journey through summer’s freshest flavors. Rich crimson berries meld with delicate sugars, creating a velvety blend that promises pure indulgence you’ll savor with each delectable spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits:
- 4 cups strawberries, fresh
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
Thickeners and Sweeteners:
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 pinch salt
Enhancers:
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp butter, unsalted
Instructions
- Thoroughly wash and hull the fresh strawberries, slicing larger berries into halves or quarters to ensure uniform cooking and texture.
- In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine strawberries, granulated sugar, cornstarch, and salt, gently mixing to coat the fruit evenly with dry ingredients.
- Pour lemon juice over the strawberry mixture, stirring carefully to prevent sugar from clumping and create a smooth base.
- Place the saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly to prevent scorching and help ingredients meld together.
- Gradually increase heat, allowing the mixture to simmer and bubble, which will activate the cornstarch and create a thickening effect.
- Continue cooking for 5-7 minutes, stirring consistently until the filling becomes glossy and reaches a jam-like consistency that coats the back of a spoon.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and unsalted butter, which will add richness and create a silky smooth finish.
- Let the filling cool for 15-20 minutes at room temperature, during which it will continue to thicken and set.
- Transfer to a clean container and refrigerate until completely chilled, ready to be used as a pie filling or topping.
Notes
- Slice strawberries uniformly to ensure even cooking and consistent texture throughout the filling.
- Use fresh, ripe strawberries at peak season for the most vibrant flavor and natural sweetness.
- Constantly stir the mixture to prevent burning and create a smooth, glossy consistency that coats the back of a spoon.
- Adjust sugar levels based on the natural sweetness of your strawberries, tasting and adding more if needed for perfect balance.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 2mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 64g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg