Homemade Blueberry Cake Filling
This blueberry cake filling is thick and bursting with blueberry flavor. It's perfect for filling cakes, pies, cupcakes, tarts, and more! It's easy to make with 3 simple ingredients in under 20 minutes.
Equipment
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Ingredients
- 300 grams frozen blueberries
- 100 grams granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Add frozen blueberries, sugar, and lemon juice to a saucepan over medium-low heat. Cook for 7-10 minutes while gently stirring until the sugar melts and the blueberries release their juices.300 grams frozen blueberries, 100 grams granulated sugar, 2 teaspoon lemon juice
- Bring the mixture to a simmer and mix constantly for 10 more minutes. Mash the softened berries with your spatula or a fork.
- Bring to a boil. Once the filling starts boiling, immediately take it off the heat and pour into a heat-proof bowl or jar.
- Cool to room temperature, then chill in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours before using in your baked goods.
Notes
Storage: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Freezing: Transfer to a freezer-safe, sealed container. Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight before using.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 69.8kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 0.3gFat: 0.2gSaturated Fat: 0.01gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.02gSodium: 0.5mgPotassium: 30.4mgFiber: 0.9gSugar: 16.2gVitamin A: 20.3IUVitamin C: 4.1mgCalcium: 2.5mgIron: 0.1mg
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