Homemade Strawberry Filling

Elevate your desserts with this easy and irresistible Homemade Strawberry Filling—made with just five simple ingredients for a vibrant, fresh flavor you’ll love. Bursting with the natural sweetness of fresh strawberries, balanced by a touch of zesty lemon juice, this versatile filling is thickened to perfection with a cornstarch slurry. Whether you’re crafting pies, layering cakes, filling pastries, or topping pancakes, this 30-minute recipe is a must-have in your culinary repertoire. Plus, it’s make-ahead friendly—store it in the fridge to enjoy a burst of summer flavor any time! Perfect for strawberry lovers and home bakers alike, this recipe will become your go-to for creating indulgently fruity treats.

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

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Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

500 grams fresh strawberries
100 grams granulated sugar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons cornstarch
60 milliliters water

Directions

Step 1

Wash and hull the strawberries, then cut them into quarters.

Step 2

In a medium saucepan, combine the strawberries, granulated sugar, and lemon juice.

Step 3

Stir the mixture over medium heat until the sugar is dissolved and the strawberries start to release their juices, about 5 minutes.

Step 4

In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water to create a slurry.

Step 5

Add the cornstarch slurry to the strawberry mixture, stirring constantly to avoid any lumps.

Step 6

Continue to cook the mixture, stirring frequently, until it thickens and starts to boil gently, approximately 3-5 minutes.

Step 7

Once thickened, remove the saucepan from the heat and let the filling cool completely.

Step 8

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.

Portion size

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(706.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	609.7

Total Fat 1.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 10.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 155.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 10.1g	0%
Total Sugars 125.1g
Protein 3.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 81.4mg	0%
Iron 2.1mg	0%
Potassium 755.1mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 2.2%

Protein: 2.1%

Carbs: 95.7%