Pastry and pastry fillings might seem like something that only come from a bakery, but the truth is that you can make your own at home and the results are every bit as delicious. And maybe even more impressive! This Strawberry Filling is the perfect thing to pair with homemade pastries or to pour over pancakes or waffles (or ice cream!).
This pairs with our recipe for Strawberry Almond Danish.
This recipe is featured in our online cooking class, Strawberry Almond Coffee Cake.
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Strawberry Filling
Ingredients
- 8 oz. fresh or frozen strawberries
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 lemon, juiced
Preparation
- In a small sauce pot, add strawberries, sugar and lemon juice over medium low heat.
- Cook until strawberries are softened, reduce heat to low if necessary. Adjust sugar to your sweetness preference.
- Add cornstarch to jam, and turn heat to medium high. Cook until mixture starts to dramatically thicken, remove from heat, and cool.
- Enjoy!