Blackberry Pie Filling
Enjoy sweet and tart flavors with this easy glossy blackberry pie filling, perfect for pies, cobblers, and desserts.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
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- 6 cups fresh blackberries (or frozen)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, whisk together the granulated sugar, cornstarch, and cinnamon until no lumps remain.
- Stir in the water and lemon juice until the mixture forms a smooth paste.
- Add the blackberries and lemon zest to the saucepan, tossing gently to coat the berries in the sugar mixture.
- Place the pan over medium heat and bring to a gentle simmer, stirring frequently but carefully to keep some berries whole.
- Continue to cook for 3-5 minutes once the liquid has thickened and turned from cloudy to a glossy, translucent deep purple.
- Remove from heat and let the blackberry pie filling cool completely before using or storing in the refrigerator.
Notes
Make sure to stir gently when combining blackberries with the sugar mixture to keep some berries intact. Adjust sugar levels to suit your taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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