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Strawberry Pie Filling

A luscious strawberry pie filling that's easy to make, transforming fresh strawberries into a glossy, sweet complement for pies or desserts.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 5 cups sliced fresh strawberries 24 ounces
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice Freshly squeezed
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1 1/4 cups water
  • 1 3 ounce box strawberry Jell-O powder

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Stir together the sliced strawberries and lemon juice. Set aside.
  2. In a large saucepan, whisk together the sugar and cornstarch.
  3. Stir the sugar-cornstarch mixture into the water and heat over high until the mixture is clear and starts to bubble.
  4. Remove the pan from heat and stir in the Jell-O powder until dissolved.
  5. Add the sliced strawberries and stir until they are completely coated in the gel mixture.
  6. Let the mixture cool on the back of the stove or counter for 1-2 hours, then refrigerate until thoroughly chilled.
Serving
  1. Serve the filling spooned into a pre-baked single crust and chill until cut is clean. Allow the pie to rest for an hour after filling.
  2. Optionally, dollop with whipped cream or serve with vanilla bean ice cream.
  3. For an easy breakfast treat, stir a spoonful into plain yogurt.

Notes

Use ripe strawberries for the best flavor and texture. Slice uniformly for even setting and neat slices. Allow for chilling to prevent the filling from weeping.