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Strawberry Pie Filling
This strawberry pie filling recipe is perfect for anyone who loves a sweet and tangy treat. With easy-to-follow steps and simple ingredients, you'll have a quart of delicious filling ready to enjoy in no time.
Prep Time
40 mins
Cook Time
40 mins
canning time
45 mins
Total Time
1 hr 35 mins
Servings: 1 quart
Calories: 895 kcal
Course:
Dessert , Condiments
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 3 ½ cups strawberries, fresh or frozen
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 5 tablespoons ClearJel
- 1 cup water
- 3 ½ teaspoons lemon juice, preferably bottled if canning
Instructions
- Bring a small pot of water to a rolling boil. Blanch 3 ½ cups strawberries, by quickly plunging them into the boiling water for about 10-15 seconds before removing them to a bowl. Cover to keep warm.
- In a medium saucepan or skillet, add ¾ cup granulated sugar and 5 tablespoons Clearjel and whisk to combine.
- Heat 1 cup water in the microwave for 1 ½-2 minutes, until boiling. Whisk the boiling water into the sugar mixture and mix until combined. Heat over medium heat until thickened. Add 3 ½ teaspoons lemon juice, and whisk until smooth. Continue whisking constantly and cooking until the mixture becomes less opaque, about 3-4 minutes
- Remove from the heat and stir into the blanched strawberries. You may add a few drops of red food coloring if you would like it to be a darker red, as the strawberries lose a lot of their color, but this is optional.
- If you will be using the filling without canning it first, return the mixture to the pot and cook over medium heat for 4-5 minutes or until it bubbles and the gel is clear.
- If you will be canning it, make sure your jars are clean and warm. Add the filling to the prepared jars, leaving ¼ inch head space. Wipe the rims clean of any filling and then wipe them with white vinegar. Add the lid and screw on the band fingertip tight.
- Place the filled jars on a rack in your canning pot, being sure there is 1 inch of water over the tops. Bring to a low boil. Process for 30 minutes before turning off the heat. Let the jars sit in the water for 5 minutes before removing them to a towel, where they should cool for 24 hours.
- Check the lid of each jar to make sure it is sealed and not flexing at all. Store in a cool place until ready to use.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
895kcal
(45%)
Carbohydrates
226g
(75%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
2g
(3%)
Saturated Fat
0.1g
(1%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.2g
Sodium
22mg
(1%)
Potassium
793mg
(23%)
Fiber
10g
(40%)
Sugar
175g
(350%)
Vitamin A
62IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
303mg
(337%)
Calcium
91mg
(9%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1quart
Amount Per Serving
Calories 895
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 895kcal | 45% |
| Carbohydrates | 226g | 75% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Sodium | 22mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 793mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 10g | 40% |
| Sugar | 175g | 350% |
| Vitamin A | 62IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 303mg | 337% |
| Calcium | 91mg | 9% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.