Strawberry Pie Filling

Step 1

Stir together the strawberries and lemon juice. Set aside.

Step 2

Whisk together the sugar and cornstarch. Stir it into the water in a large saucepan and heat over high heat until the mixture turns clear and starts to bubble.

Step 3

Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the Jello powder until dissolved.

Step 4

Add the sliced strawberries and stir until completely coated in the gel mixture.

Step 5

Let the mixture cool on the back of the stove or counter for 1-2 hours, then refrigerate until chilled all the way through.

Step 6

Keep refrigerated in a sealed container for 4-5 days. It can also be frozen if you want to keep it longer.