Description
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.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs fresh strawberries, washed & stems removed
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup boiling water
- 3 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Add 1 1/2 cups strawberries to the bowl of a food processor fitted with the blade attachment, then puree.
2. Add the sugar, boiling water, and cornstarch to the processor and blend until smooth.
3. Transfer the mixture to a large saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat, whisking constantly. Boil for three minutes exactly.
4. Remove the skillet from heat immediately and whisk in the vanilla extract. Set aside.
5. Quarter the remaining berries, halving them if they’re on the small side. Add them to the skillet and fold in with a spatula.
6. 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.