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The BEST and Easy Homemade Strawberry Cake Filling

The Best And Easy Homemade Strawberry Cake Filling strikes the ideal combination of tartness and sweetness. It has a delicious texture and provides a zesty flavor. It is produced by cooking ripe strawberries with cornstarch, water, sugar, and lemon juice until thickened.
5 from 18 votes
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Course: condiments, Dessert, jam, sauce
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Chill Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 2 cups
Calories: 266kcal
Author: Imsen

INGREDIENTS

  • 2 ½ cups fresh strawberries
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla optional
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoon cornstarch
  • ¼ cup water

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Chop the strawberries finely, then strain the juice.
  • In a small bowl, combine the water and cornstarch. Using a spoon, stir until the cornstarch is completely dissolved and a slurry forms. Put aside.
  • Mix thoroughly with the sugar, lemon juice, and strawberries in a large skillet. Put the strawberries on a medium heat and turn on the gas. Bring the mixture to a boil after 4–5 minutes of cooking.
  • Using one hand, slowly add the slurry while using the other to mix the filling continuously. It will begin to thicken the strawberry filling. After a minute of cooking, turn off the heat. It should have a thick consistency rather than being watery.
  • The filling should then be moved to a bowl, covered, and refrigerated to cool fully. When it has cooled fully, it will become slightly thicker.
  • The filling should then be moved to a bowl, covered, and refrigerated to cool fully. When it has cooled fully, it will become somewhat thicker.
  • Keep your strawberry cake filling in the refrigerator for up to a week in an airtight container.
  • Enjoy!

NOTES

  • Storage Instructions: You may keep leftover cake filling in the refrigerator for up to five days in an airtight container.
  • For two to three months, freeze in an airtight jar.
  • For this dish, fresh lemon juice works better than bottled lemon juice.

NUTRITION

Calories: 266kcal | Carbohydrates: 67g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.03g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 231mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 57g | Vitamin A: 18IU | Vitamin C: 88mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1mg
Keyword fruit filling, strawberry compote, strawberry filling
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