Easy Blueberry Filling Recipe
This blueberry filling recipe is quick and easy to make. Use frozen or fresh blueberries and top this on everything!
Ingredients
- 4 cups Blueberries fresh, frozen
- ½ cup Sugar plus 2 tbsp
- 1 tablespoon Lemon zest ( one large)
- 2 tablespoon Lemon juice ½ large lemon
- 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
- 2 tablespoon Water
Instructions
- Wash blueberries, check for rotten ones and remove the stems if any.
- Place blueberries in into a medium saucepan.
- Add sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest, then cook over medium-low heat for 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally until the blueberries soften and release their juices.
- Mash the blueberries with a spoon or potato masher to your desired texture.
- In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with water to create a slurry, then add it to the blueberry mixture, stirring constantly.
- Continue to cook the mixture until it thickens, which should take 2-4 minutes.
- Remove from heat and allow the filling to cool for 15-20 minutes before using.
Notes
Storage:
Store in an airtight container and keep in the refrigerator for up to one week or freeze for 3 months.
Nutrition
Calories: 191kcalCarbohydrates: 49gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.05gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gSodium: 2mgPotassium: 125mgFiber: 4gSugar: 40gVitamin A: 81IUVitamin C: 19mgCalcium: 12mgIron: 0.5mg
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