Frozen Fruit Pie Filling
Transform your homemade desserts with this quick and versatile Frozen Fruit Pie Filling that's bursting with vibrant flavor! This recipe combines the convenience of frozen mixed fruit—think berries, peaches, or cherries—with pantry staples like sugar, cornstarch, and a splash of lemon juice to create a luscious filling in just 25 minutes. Perfectly thickened for pies, crumbles, or tarts, this fruity filling achieves the ideal balance of sweetness and tang, with an optional hint of vanilla for extra depth. Make it ahead, store it in the freezer for up to three months, and enjoy a taste of summer any time of year. Whether you're crafting a show-stopping dessert or a simple weeknight treat, this easy pie filling recipe is a must-have addition to your baking repertoire!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups frozen mixed fruit (e.g., berries, peaches, cherries, etc.)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine the frozen mixed fruit, granulated sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, and water.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir the mixture continuously until the cornstarch dissolves and the sugar begins to melt.
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, continuing to stir frequently to prevent sticking or clumping.
Cook for 10-15 minutes, or until the fruit softens and the mixture thickens to a pie-filling consistency.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract, if using, for added flavor.
Allow the mixture to cool slightly before transferring it to a heat-safe container.
Let the filling cool completely at room temperature, then store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Use this fruit filling as desired for pies, tarts, crumbles, or other desserts.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1345 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 3.6 g | 5% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 11 mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 339.3 g | 123% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.6 g | 74% | |
| Total Sugars | 295.9 g | ||
| Protein | 6.9 g | 14% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 152 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 3.5 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 1389 mg | 30% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
