Strawberry Balsamic Pie Filling

Aug 28, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

Baking Pies tarts Origin: Tahitian Vanilla: Extract Medium

A juicy, sliceable strawberry balsamic pie filling for one 9-inch pie. Best with Tahitian vanilla (floral, cherry, anise); any pure vanilla works. Makes one 9-inch pie (8 servings).

Prep 30 min

Cook 65 min

Cool 3 hr

Total 4 hr 35 min

Servings 8

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Ingredients

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servings

6.0 cups (900.0 g)strawberries, hulled and halved or quartered
⅔ cup (133.0 g)granulated sugar
4.0 tbsp (32.0 g)cornstarch
¼ tspfine sea salt
1.0 tbsp (15.0 ml)balsamic vinegar
1.0 tsp (5.0 ml)VanillaGoods pure vanilla extract
1.0 tbsp (14.0 g)unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
1.0 (50.0 g)large egg, beaten with 1 tablespoon milk, for brushing
1.0pastry for a double-crust 9-inch pie, homemade or store-bought, chilled

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Instructions

Place a rack in the lowest position of the oven, set a rimmed baking sheet on it, and heat the oven to 425°F.
In a small bowl, whisk the sugar, cornstarch, and salt so the cornstarch doesn't clump.
In a large bowl, toss the strawberries with the balsamic vinegar and vanilla, then add the sugar mixture and toss until evenly coated. Let stand for 15 minutes, until juicy.
Roll out half of the pastry and fit it into a 9-inch pie plate. Spoon in the filling and its juices, mounding it slightly in the center, and dot with the butter.
Roll out the remaining pastry and lay it over the filling (or weave a lattice). Trim, seal, and crimp the edges. Cut 4 or 5 vents in a solid top crust. Brush the top with the egg wash.
Bake on the hot baking sheet for 20 minutes. Reduce the oven to 375°F and bake until the crust is deep golden and the juices bubble thickly through the vents in the center of the pie, 35 to 50 minutes more. Cover the edges with foil if they brown too fast.
Cool on a wire rack for at least 3 hours before slicing; the filling thickens as it cools.

Tips

Let the filling bubble in the center, not just at the edges; cornstarch needs to boil to thicken.
Vanilla swap: use vanilla bean paste 1:1 in place of the extract for visible specks, or the seeds of 1 vanilla bean for each tablespoon of extract.
Best vanilla for this: Tahitian (floral, cherry, anise), or Madagascar (rich, creamy, classic). Any pure vanilla works.
Storage: Keep covered at room temperature for 1 day, then refrigerate for up to 3 days more.

Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make strawberry balsamic pie filling?

Plan on 30 minutes of prep and 65 minutes of cooking, plus 3 hours to cool. It makes one 9-inch pie (8 servings).

How should I store strawberry balsamic pie filling?

Keep covered at room temperature for 1 day, then refrigerate for up to 3 days more.

Can I use a different form of vanilla?

use vanilla bean paste 1:1 in place of the extract for visible specks, or the seeds of 1 vanilla bean for each tablespoon of extract.

A juicy, sliceable strawberry balsamic pie filling for one 9-inch pie. Best with Tahitian vanilla (floral, cherry, anise); any pure vanilla works. Makes one 9-inch pie (8 servings).

Estimated · per serving

Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 8 servings this recipe makes.

437 Calories / serving

21.0g Fat

58.9g Carbs

4.7g Protein

22.8g Sugar

Whole recipe (8 servings): ~3496 cal · 168g fat · 471g carbs · 38g protein · 182g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.

Per serving · 437 calories

What it takes to burn one serving

Brisk walking 83 min·4.8 mi·~9700 steps
Walking uphill or incline treadmill 59 min·3.0 mi·~5900 steps
Moderate cycling 44 min·8.8 mi
Swimming laps 61 min
Jogging 43 min·3.6 mi·~6900 steps
Stair climbing 40 min·~3600 steps
Dancing 71 min
Bodyweight circuit training 44 min
Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 101 min

Rough estimates for one serving, based on standard MET values at about 155 lb. Your own burn depends on body size, effort, and fitness. Shown for context only — food is not something you have to earn.