Classic Homemade Strawberry Pie Filling Recipe

This classic homemade strawberry pie filling is the perfect combination of sweet and tart. Made with fresh strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice, it is bursting with flavor. The filling is thick and luscious, making it the perfect filling for pies, tarts, or even as a topping for ice cream. With just a few simple ingredients and a short preparation time, you can create a mouthwatering strawberry dessert that everyone will love.

Ingredients

• 4 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions

1. In a medium saucepan, combine the sliced strawberries, sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, vanilla extract, and salt.
2. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture comes to a boil.
3. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for an additional 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Remove from heat and let the filling cool completely before using it in a pie or other dessert.
5. Once cooled, the strawberry pie filling is ready to be used in your favorite pie crust or dessert recipe.

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