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    Home » Food Preservation » Canning » Canning Strawberry Pie Filling

    Canning Strawberry Pie Filling

    Posted on July 7, 2021 By Beth Neels

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    This easy recipe for canning strawberry pie filling only has 5 ingredients. It is incredibly easy. Make the sauce and refrigerate or water bath can it for longer storage.

    Quart jar of strawberry pie filling on black board.

    Strawberries have such a short season that is nice to have an arsenal of different recipes to extend that season for months to come. This pie filling is a great example.

    You can make a small batch or make up to 7 quart jars to fill up your canning pot. This pie filling can be stored in the freezer if you prefer not process them in a water bath canner.

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    What you need

    • strawberries – use fresh or frozen berries. We recommend using your own frozen or a good quality store bought frozen berry.
    • sugar -white or turbinado will both work.
    • lemon juice -use bottled lemon juice, the acidity is more uniform than using fresh lemons.
    • Clear-jel thickener – do not use cornstarch or corn flour to make this filling if you are canning it. It is not safe!
    • water
    Ingredients for strawberry pie filling. See recipe below for details.

    How to make filling

    Wash and heat jars and lids. Prepare water bath canning pot. Turn on to preheat.

    1. Rinse berries well.
    2. Remove hull from strawberries.
    3. Boil water in a large pot. Blanch berries for one minute. Remove with slotted spoon to covered bowl. Make sure you let them drain well in the slotted spoon.
    4. Add strawberry juice or water, lemon juice and Clearjel mixed with sugar to a separate pan. Bring to boil. Stir to remove clumps. Reduce heat cook about 10 minutes until thickened. Add berries back to sauce to heat.
    Step by step photographs of the process for making strawberry pie filling. See details in recipe below.

    Canning strawberry pie filling

    1. Ladle hot filling mixture into the hot jars, leaving 1/4 inch headspace.
    2. Wipe rims clean with damp paper towel.
    3. Center lids on jars.
    4. Apply bands and adjust to fingertip tight. Place filled jars directly on rack in canner ensuring jars are covered by over 1 inch water. Bring to a gentle, steady boil.
    Step by step photographs of the process for canning strawberry pie filling. See details in recipe below.

    Process jars for 30 minutes, adjusting for altitude. After processing time is complete, turn off heat. Let jars rest in hot water for 5 minutes before removing from canning pot.

    Remove jars and cool. Check lids for seal after 24 hours. Lid should not flex up and down in the center, when pressed. Store jars in a cool place.

    Important recipe notes

    • 1 quart (liter) makes enough to fill a standard 9″ (25cm) pie crust.
    • Only use bottled lemon juice. The acidity is tested and the acidity of fresh lemon juice varies.
    • Blanch strawberries briefly or they will overcook.
    • Wait for water in canning pot to return to a boil before starting the 30 minute timer.
    • Always allow jars to rest in the canning pot water for 5-10 minutes before removing them to reduce the risk of siphoning. (liquid seeping out of the top)
    Spoon in dish of ice cream and pie filling.

    Uses for strawberry pie filling

    • obviously, pies (top with fresh whipped cream for a special treat)
    • vanilla ice cream topping
    • pour over yogurt or cottage cheese
    • strawberry bars
    • strawberry crisp
    • parfaits

    Canning strawberry pie filling is a fun and easy project that you will be so happy you did in the middle of January when the strawberries you buy at the store are so very sad and flavorless. the flavor of this pie filling is far superior to the canned stuff you buy at the grocery store.

    More pie fillings

    • cherry pie filling
    • blueberry pie filling
    Spoon resting in white bowl of pie filling.

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    I hope you enjoyed the recipe today!

    Enjoy. And have fun cooking!

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    Small white bowl with strawberry pie filling.

    Canning Strawberry Pie Filling

    This easy recipe for canning strawberry pie filling only has 5 ingredients. It is incredibly easy. Make the sauce and refrigerate or water bath can it for longer storage.
    See Step by Step Photos Above!Most of our recipes have step by step photos and videos! Also helpful tips so that you can make it perfectly the first time and every time! Scroll up to see them!
    5 from 6 votes
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    Course: canning, Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes
    Canning time: 30 minutes
    Total Time: 55 minutes
    Servings: 64 tablespoons
    Calories: 14kcal
    Author: Beth Neels
    Cost: $9

    Ingredients

    • 3½ cups fresh strawberries just over a quart
    • 5 tablespoons Clear Jel modified cornstarch
    • ¾ cup Sugar plus 2 Tbsp
    • 1 cup water
    • 3½ teaspoons Bottled Lemon Juice

    Instructions

    How to make the filling

    • Rinse berries well.
      3½ cups fresh strawberries
    • Remove hulls.
    • Boil water in a large pan. Blanch berries for one minute. Remove with slotted spoon to covered bowl.
    • Add juice or water, lemon juice and Clear-jel mixed with sugar to a separate pan. Bring to boil. Stir to remove clumps. Reduce heat cook about 10 minutes until thickened. Add berries back to sauce to heat.
      5 tablespoons Clear Jel modified cornstarch, 1 cup water, 3½ teaspoons Bottled Lemon Juice, ¾ cup Sugar

    How to can the filling

    • Ladle hot filling into the hot jars, leaving 1/4″ headspace.
    • Wipe rims clean with damp paper towel.
    • Center lids on jars.
    • Apply bands and adjust to fingertip tight. Place filled jars in canner ensuring jars are covered by over 1″ water. Bring to a gentle, steady boil.
    • Process jars for 30 minutes, adjusting for altitude. Turn off heat. Let jars rest in hot water for 5 minutes before removing from canning pot.
    • Remove jars and cool. Check lids for seal after 24 hours. Lid should not flex up and down in the center, when pressed. Store jars in a cool place.
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    Notes

    This batch makes 1 quart (liter) of pie filling which is enough for one 9″ (25cm) pie.
    Only use bottled lemon juice. The acidity is tested and the acidity of fresh lemon juice varies.
    Blanch strawberries briefly or they will overcook.
    Wait for water in canning pot to return to a boil before starting the 30 minute timer.
    Always allow jars to rest in the canning pot water for 5-10 minutes before removing them to reduce the risk of siphoning. (liquid seeping out of the top)

    USES FOR STRAWBERRY PIE FILLING

    • obviously, pies
    • ice cream topping
    • pour over yogurt or cottage cheese
    • strawberry bars
    • strawberry crisp
    • parfaits

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1tablespooon | Calories: 14kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 12mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 1mg
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    Comments

    1. Cynthia Engberts

      June 25, 2022 at 2:28 pm

      Is there an alternative for the Cleargel?

      Reply
      • Beth Neels

        June 25, 2022 at 3:33 pm

        If you are canning it. No. You can not substitute anything else.

        If you just want to make a pie, then you can use tapioca, cornstarch or flour. Do not use any of these if you are canning though!

        Reply
    2. Genevieve

      July 12, 2021 at 9:46 pm

      5 stars
      This looks so good and canning strawberries sounds so much easier than I thought!

      Reply
      • Beth Neels

        July 13, 2021 at 10:31 am

        It really is very easy. Thanks for checking out the recipe Genevieve!

        Reply
    3. Irina

      July 09, 2021 at 4:21 pm

      5 stars
      I made it today! WOW! It is so yummy and delicious that I can eat it on its own! The pie will wait for me. 🙂

      Reply
      • Beth Neels

        July 10, 2021 at 11:27 am

        We had the same problem over here. I could eat it with a spoon! So good. Thanks Irina!

        Reply
    4. Jacque Hastert

      July 09, 2021 at 3:55 pm

      5 stars
      Thanks for sharing these tips and tricks for canning this strawberry pie filling. I will be doing this soon.

      Reply
      • Beth Neels

        July 10, 2021 at 11:31 am

        Thanks for checking out the recipe Jacque. I hope you like it!

        Reply
    5. Jacqueline Meldrum

      July 09, 2021 at 3:48 pm

      5 stars
      What a great idea! I (very) rarely make strawberry jam but I didn’t think of doing this pie filling and less sugar is a bonus

      Reply
      • Beth Neels

        July 10, 2021 at 11:32 am

        Thanks Jacqueline. It is really good. I hope you like it!

        Reply
    6. Claudia Lamascolo

      July 09, 2021 at 2:14 pm

      5 stars
      this sounds delicious and I bet its great on top of ice creams and in shakes also!

      Reply
      • Beth Neels

        July 10, 2021 at 11:28 am

        Yes. It’s a perfect dessert topper! Thanks Claudia!

        Reply
    7. Beth

      July 09, 2021 at 1:25 pm

      5 stars
      Yummy! This is going to be perfect for my pie later this weekend! So excited to make this very soon! The family is going to love this!

      Reply
      • Beth Neels

        July 09, 2021 at 2:07 pm

        I hope they do. Thanks so much for checking out the recipe Beth!

        Reply

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