Strawberry Pie Filling Canning Recipe (2024)

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How to Can Strawberry Pie Filling

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It’s strawberry season again! If you are fortunate enough to get to pick or purchase a large amount of fresh strawberries, you are probably wondering what to do with them all!

There are many strawberry canning recipes you can try. This strawberry pie filling canning recipe is very easy and you will be sure to have pie filling for strawberry pies all winter.It is now one of my favorite recipes for canning strawberries.

I’ve made this recipe several times, and it turned out great each time. This recipe makes two quarts of strawberry pie filling.

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If you want to make more, then just double or triple the recipe. One quart of pie filling is enough filling for one 9-inch pie.

Don’t want to can the pie filling? You can get really inexpensive freezer containers from Amazon that will hold 1 quart of pie filling. Just pour the pie filling in the freezer containers and then place in the freezer!

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Strawberry Pie Filling Canning Recipe

Prep Time

30 mins

Cook Time

30 mins

Total Time

1 hr

Easy recipe for canning strawberry pie filling.

Cuisine:American

Servings: 2 quarts

Ingredients

  • 7cupssliced strawberries
  • 1 1/2cupssugar
  • 1/2 cupClear Jel
  • 2cupscold water
  • 2tbspbottled lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Measure the strawberries after you have sliced them. This inexpensive strawberry slicer works great for slicing a lot of strawberries in a hurry and they are perfectly sliced every time.

  2. In a large stock pot, stir together the Clear Jel and sugar. Add water. Cook on medium heat until mixture just begins to thicken. Add lemon juice and stir. The mixture will thicken very quickly, so don't walk away from the pan, and remove the pan from the heat as soon as it thickens.

  3. If you find that your mixture thickened too much, you can add a little water to get the desired consistency.

  4. Stir in the strawberries.

  5. Fill your sterilized quart canning jars, leaving 1 1/2 inch head space. This inexpensive canning funnel easily measures the head space for you. It is very important in this recipe to leave enough head space.

  6. The Clear Jel causes the mixture to continue to expand during the canning process, and if you don't leave enough head space, you will end up with a mess on your hands.

  7. Wipe the rims of the jars with a damp paper towel or dish towel and place the sterilized lids and rings on the jars.

  8. Place the jars in your boiling water canner. Make sure there is at least 1 inch of water covering the jars.

  9. Bring the water to a boil and boil for 30 minutes.

  10. Remove jars from canner and let cool on a dish towel on the kitchen counter.

  11. Sealed jars can be stored in the pantry for 1-2 years. If you have any jars that didn't seal, place them in the refrigerator to eat within the next week.

Related article: strawberry measures and equivalents

If you’ve never canned before, make sure you sterilize your jars, lids, and rings before you pour the strawberry pie filling into them. I sterilize my jars by placing everything in the dishwasher and running them through a rinse cycle.

If you sterilize your jars, lids, and rings this way just leave them in the dishwasher until you are ready to use them.

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Clear Jel vs. Cornstarch

You might see that a number of recipes for canning homemade pie fillings call for cornstarch instead of Clear Jel. In case you are wondering what Clear Jel is, it is a modified form of cornstarch that is safe for canning.

Cornstarch has been used in the past for canning, but canning experts are now recommending the use of Clear Jel in its place.

Related article: what to do with a flat of strawberries

I made fillings with both cornstarch and Clear Jel. Cornstarch is great for making pie fillings you are going to eat right away, but when you can cornstarch the consistency of it changes and it doesn’t taste as good or look as appealing as before you canned it.

Clear Jel, however, is great for canning. It still thickens like cornstarch, and the pie filling turns out beautifully, in both texture and taste. No more cornstarch for me in my canning recipes! (You can easily order Clear Jel online from Amazon.)

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5 Comments on "Strawberry Pie Filling Canning Recipe"

  1. Kathy J
    September 28, 2023 3:08 am

    I just made 28 quarts of strawberry pie filling. It’s very good. I can’t wait to use it for pies, hand pies , over waffles or pancakes of ice cream. And even maybe a strawberry crumble

    Reply
  2. Shelia Heverin
    April 4, 2023 6:26 pm

    Can you use frozen strawberries and if so, how do you measure?

    Reply
  3. Pam
    May 6, 2022 4:41 pm

    Strawberry Pie Filling Canning Recipe (15)
    I seen recipe were they blanch the strawberries first; is this something you really don’t have to do? that would be a nice step to skip and I figure the strawberries will be firmer.

    Reply
  4. Michele
    July 11, 2018 2:20 am

    This recipe looks wonderful! I was curious what the texture of the strawberries was like after canning. I would think they would be quite soft after the heat of canning. Does that affect the quality at all? I’m assuming you would use this as a “fresh” strawberry pie, not cooked. Maybe you could share favorite ways to use the canned pie filling?
    Thank you! 🙂

    Reply
    1. admin
      July 13, 2018 12:16 am

      Hi! The strawberries don’t actually end up as soft as you would think. Not as firm as fresh, but definitely not cooked. They are not in the canner long enough for them to get that soft. You could use this for a cold pie or a cooked pie. I don’t have any recipes for strawberry pie on my web site so will have to look for some good ones! 🙂

      Reply

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Strawberry Pie Filling Canning Recipe (2024)

FAQs

What is strawberry pie filling made of? ›

How do you make strawberry pie from scratch? Start with a baked pie crust and make your filling: On the stove top, cook a mixture of fresh strawberry puree, sugar, vanilla, and cornstarch to make a lightly sweetened, thickened sauce. Mix in fresh, halved strawberries and transfer this mixture to the fully baked crust.

Does canned pie filling need to be cooked? ›

Making a pie with your home-canned filling

The pie filling is already cooked, so your focus should be on the crust. For a single-crust pie, place dough in pie plate. Blind-bake a homemade or premade crust (filling first with pie weights) at 425 degrees for 15 minutes.

Can strawberries be canned? ›

For best results, select firm, red-ripe strawberries which have neither white flesh nor hollow centre's. Strawberries tend to fade and lose flavour when canned.

Why put butter in pie filling? ›

A: Dotting the top of a fruit pie filling with butter is an old habit but one that is called for in only about half of the pie recipes out there. Some maintain that the butter is for taste; others claim that it helps the filling set up, particularly when using flour as a thickener.

What ingredient thickens pie filling? ›

Very often flour or cornstarch is used, but in certain instances tapioca, arrowroot and potato starch can also help achieve the desired consistency.

What thickener to use for canning pie filling? ›

Clear Jel is modified corn starch that can be used in high heat and/or high acid situations like making canned pie filling, or canned soups. It thickens as it cools so the heat can penetrate throughout the canning jar. It is the only thickening agent recommended by the USDA for canning.

Should I add anything to canned pie filling? ›

For example, if you're using a canned cherry pie filling, add fresh pitted cherries to improve the texture and flavor. Enhance Flavor with Spices: Adjust the flavor with spices and seasonings. For apple pie filling, add cinnamon, nutmeg, or a pinch of cloves to achieve a homemade taste.

Is it safe to can pie filling with cornstarch? ›

No, when canning pie filling, there is no substitute for Clear Jel®. Other thickeners like cornstarch clump when canning and may interfere with heat being able to reach throughout the jar. Without heat penetrating throughout the jar, yeast, mold, or other harmful bacteria can form.

Do strawberries last in mason jars? ›

The airtight nature of the jar seems to keep the strawberries fresher for slightly longer. Here's how to store strawberries in Mason jars: Pat the berries dry, if any moisture remains, then gently drop them into a Mason jar. Add the lid and twist to seal tightly. Place on a shelf inside your refrigerator.

Is it safe to can whole strawberries? ›

The National Center for Home Food Preservation does not recommend canning strawberries. Strawberries are commonly canned making jellies or jams. Tips/Tricks: Dried strawberries can be eaten as a snack or added to green salads or yogurt.

Which cans are recommended for canning of strawberry? ›

The recipe
  • Jar size choices: Either half-litre (1 US pint) OR 1 litre (1 US quart)
  • Processing method: Water bath or steam canning.
  • Yield: varies.
  • Headspace: 2 cm (½ inch)
  • Processing time: Half-litres (pints) 10 minutes; litres (quarts) 15 minutes.

What is fruit pie filling made of? ›

Fruit, sugar, cornstarch, acid, extras. These are the only things you need to remember to turn out a perfect pie filling.

What is cream pie filling made of? ›

A cream pie, crème pie, or creme pie is a type of pie filled with a rich custard or pudding that is made from milk, cream, sugar, wheat flour, and eggs and typically topped with whipped cream. Cream pies are usually what is used for pieing, or throwing a pie in someone's face.

What are the 4 types of pie fillings? ›

There are four types of pies: cream, fruit, custard, and savory. A pie that contains cooked meat, poultry, seafood, or vegetables in a thick sauce. Examples: Pot pies, Quiche, and Sheppard pie. Made by cooking baking uncooked along with crust.

What is a substitute for clear jel in pie filling? ›

If you cannot find Clear Jel, another option is to can the pie filling without any thickener and then thicken it with tapioca or cornstarch before putting it into the pie shell.

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