Description
A luscious, fresh strawberry pie filling made with natural ingredients. Highlights the sweet, vibrant flavor of strawberries with a perfect gel consistency using natural pectin and cornstarch. Alcohol- and pork-free.
Ingredients
4 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and quartered
¾ cup granulated sugar
¼ cup cornstarch
¼ cup water
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Combine strawberries and sugar in a large bowl. Let sit 15 minutes to release juice.
Mix cornstarch and water in a small bowl to create a slurry.
Cook strawberries, sugar mixture, cornstarch slurry, lemon juice, and vanilla in a large saucepan over medium heat.
Stir constantly until mixture thickens and reaches a gentle boil (about 15-20 minutes). Reduce heat and simmer 2 minutes.
Cool slightly before pouring into a prepared pie crust.
Notes
Frozen strawberries (thawed and drained) may be used; increase to 5 cups.
For gluten-free: substitute arrowroot powder for cornstarch.
Adjust sugar based on strawberry sweetness (add ¼ to ½ cup syrup if using tart berries).
Best served in a pre-baked pie shell or over ice cream.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: DESSERTS
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg