Perfect Strawberry Pie Filling Recipe You'll Love Making
Enjoy this delightful strawberry pie filling recipe, perfect for any occasion.
Equipment
- - Pie dish
- Small saucepan
- Wire rack
Ingredients
For the Filling
- 1.5 pounds Strawberries, quartered and hulled The star of your strawberry pie filling recipe
- 2/3 to 3/4 cup Sugar Adjust to taste
- 1/4 cup Cornstarch Acts as a thickener
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Adds aromatic notes
- 1/4 teaspoon Almond Extract Creates a delightful depth of flavor
- 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice Brightens the filling
- 1/8 teaspoon Salt Enhances all flavors
For the Egg Wash
- 1 tablespoon Cream Adds richness
Instructions
How to Make Strawberry Pie Filling
- Roll out your chilled pie dough and fit it into your pie dish. Trim the excess dough to within 1/2-inch of the edge.
- Fold the edges of the dough under itself, crimping the edges for detail.
- Pierce the bottom with a fork, then line it with foil and fill with weights. Chill for 30 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and place a baking sheet on the middle rack.
- Transfer your pie crust to the baking sheet, reduce the oven temperature to 400°F (200°C), and bake for 20 to 30 minutes.
- Carefully remove the foil and weights, then let the crust cool completely.
- In a saucepan, mash 2 cups of strawberries, then mix in sugar, cornstarch, extracts, lemon juice, and salt. Simmer until thickened.
- Let the glaze cool completely before mixing in the remaining strawberries.
- Fill the cooled pie crust with the strawberry mixture and spread evenly.
- Chill your pie for at least 2 hours to let the flavors meld.
- Before serving, top with whipped cream.
Notes
Choose ripe strawberries for the best flavor and allow proper chilling time for the best texture.