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Canning Strawberries Strawberry Pie Filling

Evelyn
Easy Strawberry Pie Filling Canning Recipe for water bath canning. Thick, glossy Canned Strawberry Pie Filling perfect for pies and desserts.
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Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 7 quarts
Calories 240 kcal

Equipment

  • Water bath canner
  • Quart canning jars
  • Large pot
  • Blanching basket

Ingredients
  

  • 15 pounds fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
  • 9 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 cups water
  • 2 cups ClearJel (cook type)
  • 1 cup bottled lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract optional

Instructions
 

  • Wash, hull, and halve strawberries. Blanch in boiling water 1 minute, ice bath, drain.
  • Mix sugar, ClearJel, and water in pot. Boil until thick, stirring.
  • Add lemon juice, boil 1 minute. Fold in strawberries and vanilla.
  • Fill hot quart jars to 1.5-inch headspace. Debubble, wipe rims, lid fingertip-tight.
  • Process in water bath 30 minutes (adjust altitude). Cool 24 hours.

Notes

  • Use ClearJel for safe thickening.
  • Adjust processing time for altitude.
  • Store cool, dark place up to 1 year.
Keyword Canning Strawberries