Strawberry Pie Filling
Elevate your desserts with this vibrant homemade Strawberry Pie Filling that shines brighter than any store-bought option. Crafted from fresh, ripe strawberries and thickened with quick-cooking tapioca, this delightful filling is the perfect companion for pies, cakes, or even a scoop of ice cream. In just 20 minutes, you can create a deliciously fresh topping that’s easy to customize for sweetness. Whether it’s a family gathering or a cozy evening at home, this filling is sure to impress.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 quart (16 ounces) ripe strawberries, washed, hulled, and sliced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ⅓ to 1/2 cup (70–100 grams) sugar (adjust based on strawberry sweetness)
- 1 tablespoon quick-cooking tapioca or cornstarch
- Pinch salt
Instructions
- Blend half of the sliced strawberries with lemon juice until smooth.
- In a pot, mix sugar with quick-cooking tapioca (or cornstarch) and salt. Stir in the blended strawberry mixture and heat over medium until boiling.
- Lower heat to simmer and cook for about 5 minutes until thickened. If using cornstarch, skip simmering once it thickens.
- Add the remaining sliced strawberries and stir until it returns to a simmer. Remove from heat immediately.
- Transfer to a container to cool before storing in the refrigerator or freezer.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 60g
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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