Fruit Pie Filling
also use for fresh fruit tart fillings
3 - 4 cups finely diced fresh or thawed frozen fruit, such as
strawberries, raspberries, peaches, apricots, rhubarb, pears or apples
1/2 to 1 cup sugar, depending on sweetness of fruit
zest of 1 lemon
juice of 1 lemon
3 to 4 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon fine sea salt
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract or vanilla paste
whipped cream, optional of course
To fruit in a batter bowl combine sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice,
cornstarch, and nutmeg. Microwave, uncovered, on high 3 minutes. Stir to
mix all ingredients thoroughly. Microwave 3-4 minutes more or until
thickened and glossy. Gently stir in vanilla. Spread or dollop fruit
mixture into baked pie crust or tart shells. Cool. Serve garnished with
whipped cream, if desired.
Desserts Pies and Tarts
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