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

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    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

Does canned pie filling need to be baked? ›

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.

What can you use instead of clear jel for 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.

What is clear jel for canning? ›

One of the main ingredients in canning pie filling is Clear Jel®, a flavorless modified corn starch that works as a thickener for canning pie filling. Clear Jel® doesn't break down through the canning and eventual baking process. Additionally, it can withstand a variety of pH levels.

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.

What thickener to use for canning pie filling? ›

Home canned fruit pie fillings make it easy to prepare delicious pies and desserts all year long. Since 2015 the USDA and the National Center for Home Food Preservation has recommended Clearjel® (cook type, not instant) as the thickening agent for some home canned fruit pie fillings.

Does canned pie filling go bad? ›

While canned goods past their "best-by" date may not taste optimal, there's no real health risk in consuming canned goods as long as they remain in good condition. Here's why: The food in the container is commercially sterile and a vacuum seal prevents any new bacteria from getting in, so it will not spoil.

What is a natural thickening agent for pie filling? ›

Cornstarch makes for a shiny, glossy filling. A little goes a long way because it has twice the gelling power of flour. Flour thickens nicely but leaves more of a matte finish. You'll need to use twice as much as you would with cornstarch.

What is the difference between Instant ClearJel and clear jel? ›

Unlike regular Clear Jel or cornstarch that are activated by heat and iquid, Instant Clear Jel sets up as soon as it comes in contact with liquid, and is not adjustable. It is typically mixed with sugar, which slows it down a bit, then mixed with the wet ingredients, but it still needs to be mixed in quickly.

Is it safe to use cornstarch in canning? ›

Canning pie fillings with corn starch is not a good idea because the corn starch is not heat and shelf stable and will break down with the canning process and the product will not be great. The modified corn starch is what is used in commercial pie fillings. It is more stable and holds up when canned or frozen.

Can I substitute sure jell for clear jel? ›

Unfortunately, the answer is no. While they both have thickening properties, they act upon the fruit in jams and jellies differently.

How much clear jel to use in pie? ›

Use about about one to two tablespoons of ClearJel in a typical 9″ dry fruit pie like apples. Berries and other juicy fruits need two to five tablespoons of ClearJel, depending on whether you want the filling somewhat runny, or very stiff. pie filling.

How many cups is a pound of clear jel? ›

One pound of Clear Jel yields about 3 cups. The following fruit pie filling recipes use about 1 1/2 to 2 1/4 cups per 6 to 7 quarts of pie filling. Before adding Clear Jel and sugar to liquid (juice and water), make a slurry with small amount of the liquid.

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.

How do you clean strawberries for canning? ›

To prevent spoilage and mold growth during storage, it is best to wash them just before they are prepared. Place the strawberries in a clean and sanitized colander and remove any damaged fruit. Wash the strawberries under clean, running water using a kitchen sink sprayer if possible.

Does canned pumpkin pie filling need to be cooked? ›

Canned pumpkin is already cooked and pureed (mashed) so all you have to do is open the can and it is ready to use.

Should I cook pie filling? ›

Yes. Cooling is crucial for thickeners like flour, cornstarch, and even the natural pectin found in the fruit to work their magic. The thickeners were activated in the oven, but the pie filling gels further with cooling.

Can you put cold filling in pie? ›

Bring pie filling up to room temperature before adding it to the pie shell, firstly to make it easier to spread it evenly in the pie dish, and secondly because when puff pastry is placed over cold filling it cooks unevenly.

Is canned apple pie filling any good? ›

There should be a mild cinnamon flavor that doesn't overwhelm the apple-y nature of the premade apple pie filling. Canned apple pie filling is one of those incredible, affordable products that makes cooking up a homemade dessert so much quicker and easier.

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