SASKATOON PIE FILLING

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Saskatoons grow wild where we live. This recipe could probably be used for blueberries as well. Use 1 quart of filling for a double crust pie. If you choose to can the berries in pint jars, it makes a great cheesecake topping.

Provided by Martina

Categories     Pie

Time 45m

Yield 4 quarts (approx)

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 cups water
1/2 cup lemon juice
12 cups fresh saskatoon berries
3 cups sugar
1 cup cornstarch

Steps:

  • Boil together the water and lemon juice.
  • Add the saskatoons, and bring to a boil again.
  • Mix the sugar with the cornstarch thoroughly.
  • Add the sugar/cornstarch mixture to the saskatoons.
  • Stir and cook until juice is thickened and clear.
  • Pour in sterilized quart or pint jars.
  • Seal.
  • Process in hot water bath for 20 minutes for quarts or 15 minutes for pints.

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