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 and let sit for 5 minutes on the counter to increase flavor.
- Then add in lemon juice and heat on medium heat for 15 minutes.
- 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).
- In a small bowl, whisk together the flour and water. Then add to the pot of strawberries by whisking to combine as you're adding it in.
- Bring to a simmer on low-medium heat until the mixture is thick, 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).