Homemade Strawberry Filling
Elevate your desserts with this quick and easy Homemade Strawberry Filling, a luscious recipe bursting with the fresh, vibrant flavors of ripe strawberries. Perfectly sweetened with granulated sugar and balanced with a hint of zesty lemon juice, this versatile filling comes together in just 30 minutes. Thickened with a silky cornstarch slurry, it achieves a smooth, jam-like consistency that’s ideal for cakes, pies, tarts, or even as a decadent topping for pancakes and waffles. Made with simple pantry staples and without any artificial additives, this filling guarantees a natural, homemade touch to your favorite baked goods. Make it ahead, refrigerate, and savor the bold, fruity flavors that will have your creations tasting like a slice of summer in every bite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams fresh strawberries
- 100 grams granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 60 milliliters water
Instructions
Wash and hull the strawberries, then cut them into quarters.
In a medium saucepan, combine the strawberries, granulated sugar, and lemon juice.
Stir the mixture over medium heat until the sugar is dissolved and the strawberries start to release their juices, about 5 minutes.
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water to create a slurry.
Add the cornstarch slurry to the strawberry mixture, stirring constantly to avoid any lumps.
Continue to cook the mixture, stirring frequently, until it thickens and starts to boil gently, approximately 3-5 minutes.
Once thickened, remove the saucepan from the heat and let the filling cool completely.
Transfer the strawberry filling to a clean jar or airtight container and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before using, to allow the flavors to meld together.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
610 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.6 g | 2% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 10 mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 155.1 g | 56% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.1 g | 36% | |
| Total Sugars | 125.1 g | ||
| Protein | 3.4 g | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 81 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 2.1 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 755 mg | 16% | |
*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.
