Strawberry Filling (sweetened with honey)
If you're looking for a wholesome, flavorful strawberry filling without red food dye, you've come to the right place! Mine is made with fresh strawberries, sweetened with honey, and thickened with all-purpose flour. We love using this filling to make strawberry sweet rolls. But it's also great for cakes, pies, and more!
Ingredients
- 3 cups sliced strawberries (about 28 berries)
- 1/3 cup raw honey
- 1/4 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 Tbsp water
Instructions
- Rinse strawberries with water and dry them with a towel.
- Slice off the green tops of the berries, and then slice them into 4 pieces each.
- Add sliced strawberries to a medium-sized saucepan along with honey, lemon juice, and vanilla. Stir to combine.
- Bring to a simmer on low-medium heat. Stir occasionally, and use a masher or spoon to break down the fruit almost completely (leave little tiny chunks if desired but not too big).
- While it’s cooking, in a small bowl, whisk together the flour and water. Set aside.
- Once simmering add flour mixture to thicken. Whisk until thickened, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool completely before using. Enjoy!
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Notes
This recipe was developed from scratch in my kitchen by me, Molly LaFontaine, and tested many times to ensure success. Just like all of my recipes on Plum Branch Home. They're created with purpose, cherished in our own home, and developed with my experiences, trial and error, and skills. NEVER AI (artificial intelligence).