Stovetop Fruit Pie Filling
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Stovetop Fruit Pie Filling
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This stovetop fruit pie filling is easy as can be to make with whatever fruit you happen to have on hand or is in season along with sugar, cornstarch, orange zest, nutmeg, and lemon juice.
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Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons water
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 4 cups Fruit fresh or frozen defrosted, sliced or chopped
- 1/2 to 3/4 cup granulated sugar depending on the sweetness of the fruit
- salt pinch
- lemon squeeze
- nutmeg a grating
- orange preferably organic, or a splash of orange liqueur, grated zest of 1
Some Fruit Filling Suggestions
- strawberries
- strawberries cut in 1/2-inch (1.25 cm) pieces
- rhubarb cut in 1/2-inch (1.25 cm) pieces
- blackberries sliced or chopped peaches
- peach sliced or chopped peaches
- gooseberries
- red currants
- strawberry
- Blueberry
- cherries
- berries
- raspberries sliced or chopped nectarines
- nectarine sliced or chopped nectarines
- blueberries sliced or chopped apricots
- apricot sliced or chopped apricots
Instructions
- In a small bowl, briskly whisk the cornstarch into the water.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the fruit, sugar, salt, lemon, nutmeg, and orange zest.
- Cook, stirring occasionally, until the fruit is broken down, 6 to 10 minutes.
- Add the cornstarch mixture, bring to a boil, and cook, stirring vigorously in a figure-eight pattern, for 2 minutes more. The mixture will thicken to a jelly-like consistency.
- Remove from the heat. Pour the filling into a bowl and let cool at room temperature for 15 minutes.
- Cover with plastic wrap, pressing it against the surface of the filling, transfer to the fridge, and let cool completely, about 40 minutes more. (You can stash this in the fridge for up to 3 days.)
Notes
- in the fridge overnight. If watery, simmer it over low heat, adding a bit of cornstarch slurry (cornstarch mixed with water) until it thickens again.
- To freeze the filling—cool completely. Store in an airtight container for up to 4 months. Leave some headspace for the filling to expand.
- To thaw—stash the container in the fridge overnight. If watery, simmer it over low heat, adding a bit of cornstarch slurry (cornstarch mixed with water) until it thickens again.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1portion
Calories
132kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
34g
(11%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
7mg
(0%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
26g
(52%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 132 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1portion | |
| Calories | 132kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 7mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 26g | 52% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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