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Blackberry Filling

Easy homemade blackberry filling recipe using simple ingredients. Add bright berry flavor to your cakes, macarons, and more.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Course Dessert
Servings 1.5 cups

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups fresh or frozen blackberries
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar (plus an optional additional few tbsp to taste depending on the sweetness of the berries)
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest about 1 lemon worth
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice about 1/2 lemon
  • 1.5 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1.5 tbsp water

Instructions
 

  • Place blackberries, sugar, lemon zest, and lemon juice in a small saucepan and cook over medium heat until the berries have broken down. Mash and stir with a wooden spatula as you go.
  • Once berries have thoroughly broken down, taste to see if additional sugar needs to be added. Add 1-2 additional tablespoons if desired.
  • In a small bowl, stir cornstarch and water together until completely combined.
  • Add cornstarch slurry to the berries while stirring, and continue to stir.
  • Bring mixture to a low simmer while stirring frequently. Be sure to fully scrape the bottom and sides of your pan as you go. Continue to cook until the filling has thickened.
  • Remove filling from heat. Place in the fridge to chill.
Keyword Berry Filling, Cake Filling, Cupcake Filling, Filling, Fruit Filling, Macaron Filling, Thick Fruit Filling
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