About the Recipe
Imagine sinking your spoon into a pie bursting with vibrant, sun-kissed flavor and texture. This versatile fruit filling recipe transforms any harvest of berries, stone fruits, or apples into a delectable, bubbling masterpiece.
Forget about bland, gelatinous fillings from a can. This recipe allows the natural taste of your fruit to shine, enhanced by a simple mixture of sugar, spices, and a bright squeeze of lemon. The filling cooks down on the stovetop until it reaches the perfect thickness and jammy consistency, making it ideal for classic pies, rustic galettes, or even as a topping for ice cream, pancakes, and cakes.
This recipe invites you to get creative and celebrate the seasons. Try a sweet-tart strawberry-rhubarb combination in the spring, a juicy peach-and-blackberry mix in the summer, or a warm, spiced apple filling in the fall. With this fun and customizable recipe, you’ll feel like a pie-making wizard, creating a comforting and irresistible dessert every time.
Ingredients
6 cups mixed berries, fresh preferred
zest of 1 lemon
2 tablespoons lemon juice
½ cup granulated sugar
¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons cornstarch
½ teaspoon salt
Preparation
To make the berry pie filling: In a large bowl, gently toss the berries with the lemon zest and juice.
In a small bowl, whisk together the sugar, Instant ClearJel or cornstarch, and salt. Add to the fruit mixture and gently mix to evenly coat the fruit.
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