Tuesday, February 18, 2014

Canned Strawberry Pie Filling

This was found by following a link at The Survival Homestead

Strawberry Pie Filling for Canning


6 Quarts fresh or thawed strawberries

6 cups Granulated sugar
2-1/4 cup Clear Jel
7 cups Cold water
½ cup Lemon Juice

Wash well and drain fruit in a covered bowl or pot. Combine sugar and Clear Jel in a large kettle. Stir. Add water. 

Cook on medium high heat until mixture thickens and begins to bubble. Add lemon juice and boil 1 minute, stirring constantly. 


Fold in drained berries immediately and fill jars with mixture without delay, leaving 1 inch head-space. 


Process in water bath for 30 minutes at a full rolling boil.


To use: Pour in a deep dish pie crust and bake until crust is golden brown. 425 for 15 minutes and reduce heat to 350 for 30 minutes.

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