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Super Easy Fruit Cake Filling - With Only 4 Ingredients!

With only 4 ingredients and less than 10 minutes, you can have a fruit filling for cake or pie that is hands-down better than any canned filling. But don't stop there, this is also great inside turnovers, or as a topping for pancakes, waffles, and french toast.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 cups
Calories: 83kcal
Cost: $5

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds triple berry mix frozen
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 3 tablespoon cornstarch plus more if needed

Instructions

  • Mix together all ingredients in a sauce pan. Use 3 tablespoons of cornstarch if you are making a sauce or topping. Use 4 tablespoons of cornstarch if you want a filling.
    2 pounds triple berry mix, 1 cup sugar, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 3 tablespoon cornstarch
  • Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until thickened. Allow to cool. If you want a smoother finished product blend with immersion blender to desired texture. For a completely smooth texture, strain blended sauce through a metal strainer until all seeds are removed. Store until ready to use.

Notes

Tips & Tricks
  • If you realize you want a thicker sauce after you've started cooking it, do not add more cornstarch directly to the sauce. Whisk each additional tablespoon of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water, then add to sauce and continue cooking until thickened.
 
Storage: Store in a sealed container in the fridge for 7-10 days. 
 
Freezing: Freeze in a sealed container for 3-6 months. Thaw at room temperature before using.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.25cup | Calories: 83kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 31mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 26IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 1mg