How to Make Black Raspberry Pie Filling
Black raspberries are a delicious summer treat that can be prepared in a variety of ways. One popular use is to make them into pie filling. This filling can be used immediately or frozen, making it a great way to use up excess raspberries before they go bad. This recipe yields approximately eight servings of black raspberry pie filling, or enough to fill one 9-inch pie. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- White grape juice
- Unflavored gelatin
- Black raspberries
- Two-quart saucepan
- Potato masher
- Honey
- Pie crust or freezer bags
Instructions
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Pour 1/3 cup of white grape juice into a medium-sized mixing bowl. Sprinkle one envelope of unflavored gelatin over the juice, and allow it to soften for about five minutes.
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Place four cups of whole, fresh black raspberries into a two quart saucepan. Mash them slightly using a potato masher.
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Add the juice and gelatin mixture and 1/3 cup of honey to the crushed raspberries. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, while stirring constantly.
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Remove the pan from the heat and set aside. Allow the black raspberry pie filling to cool for approximately five minutes.
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Transfer the filling to a prepared pie crust, and allow it to cool completely before serving. Or, freeze the filling for future use by placing it in a freezer bag and then into the freezer. Thaw for two to three hours, at room temperature, before using.
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Tips & Warnings
The filling may be added to a pie crust, and the entire pie frozen, if desired. Simply place the pie in a freezer bag or freezer wrap and place in the freezer. Thaw for two to three hours, at room temperature, and then serve.
References
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