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Strawberry Filling For Cake

This filling is a delightfully sweet and tangy blend of fresh strawberries, perfect for cakes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 2 cups
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 90
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries hulled and sliced
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Strainer or sieve (optional)
  • Container for storage

Method
 

  1. Hull and slice the strawberries.
  2. In a medium saucepan, combine the sliced strawberries, sugar, cornstarch, and water.
  3. Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir occasionally.
  4. Allow the mixture to come to a gentle simmer.
  5. Continue cooking for about 10 minutes, stirring frequently until the filling becomes thick and glossy.
  6. Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the lemon juice.
  7. Let the filling cool to room temperature.
  8. Transfer the filling to an airtight container.

Notes

This filling can be refrigerated for up to a week or frozen for later use.