🥧 Saskatoon Pie Filling Recipe 🥧
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 4 quarts (approx)
Description:
Saskatoons, those delightful wild berries, find their way into this scrumptious pie filling recipe! This versatile creation can also work wonders with blueberries. Use a quart of this luscious filling for a perfect double-crust pie. And if you’re feeling adventurous, canning the berries in pint jars creates an exquisite topping for cheesecakes too!
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 4 cups | Water |
| 1/2 cup | Lemon Juice |
| 12 cups | Saskatoons |
| 3 cups | Sugar |
| 1 cup | Cornstarch |
Instructions:
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Prepare the Berries:
- 🍋 Boil together the water and lemon juice in a large pot.
- 🫐 Add the fresh saskatoons to the pot and bring it to a boil once more.
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Thicken the Filling:
- 🥄 In a separate bowl, thoroughly mix the sugar with the cornstarch until well combined.
- 🫐 Gradually add the sugar/cornstarch mixture to the saskatoons, stirring gently.
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Cook Until Perfect:
- 🍯 Stir continuously and cook until the juice thickens and becomes clear, creating a heavenly filling.
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Jar and Seal:
- 🍇 Pour the prepared filling into sterilized quart or pint jars, leaving some headspace at the top.
- 🧴 Seal the jars securely with lids.
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Process in a Hot Water Bath:
- 💧 Place the sealed jars in a hot water bath.
- 🕒 Process the quart jars for 20 minutes or the pint jars for 15 minutes to ensure they are properly sealed.
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Enjoy!
- 🥧 Use this delightful Saskatoon Pie Filling in your favorite pie crust recipe for a mouthwatering dessert.
- 🍰 Or, try it as a topping for cheesecakes for a burst of fruity goodness!
Tips and Tricks:
- ✨ For a blueberry variation, simply swap out the saskatoons with fresh blueberries.
- 🥧 This filling is perfect for making traditional double-crust pies or trying out creative pie designs.
- 🫐 If you love a thicker filling, you can adjust the amount of cornstarch to your liking.
- 🍇 Canned pie fillings make excellent gifts for friends and family, especially during the holiday season!
So, whether you’re baking a classic Saskatoon Pie or experimenting with new dessert creations, this delightful filling is sure to impress with its sweet, fruity goodness! Enjoy the flavors of the wild with every delicious bite. 🥧✨
