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a small strawberry pie topped with whipped cream.
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Small Batch Strawberry Pie Filling

This small batch strawberry pie filling is made with fresh strawberries, sugar, and cornstarch for a sweet, jam-like consistency. It’s perfect for filling a mini pie crust or using in other desserts.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Chill3 hours
Total Time3 hours 20 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Diet: , Low Lactose, Vegetarian
Keyword: strawberry jam, strawberry pie filling
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Joanie Zisk

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces strawberries -hulled and sliced in half
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 ½ tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 ½ tablespoons water
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Instructions

  • Add about 10 ounces of strawberries and the sugar to a 2-quart saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring frequently for 1 minute.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water until smooth. Slowly stir it into the boiling strawberries. Return to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Cook, stirring often, for 5 to 7 minutes until the mixture thickens and becomes a clear red.
  • Remove from heat and transfer to a medium bowl. Let cool completely, about 30 minutes. Fold in the remaining strawberries, cover, and refrigerate for at least 3 hours.

Notes

  • Use ripe strawberries: They provide the best sweetness and flavor.
  • Stir often: This prevents the filling from sticking or burning.
  • Cool completely: Let the filling cool before adding it to a pie crust or dessert.
 
Note: This is a jam-like filling, not a gelatin-based one. It won’t have the same texture or firmness as a filling made with Jell-O.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 144kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.4g | Saturated Fat: 0.02g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 174mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 14IU | Vitamin C: 67mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 0.5mg

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