Strawberry Jam Filling

Aug 13, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

Baking Frostings fillings toppings Origin: Tahitian Vanilla: Extract Easy

Filled doughnut cut open to show strawberry jam filling

A bright strawberry jam filling with a jammy set that pipes neatly into doughnuts. Best with Tahitian vanilla (floral, cherry, anise); any pure vanilla works. Makes about 2 cups; fills 12 doughnuts.

Prep 15 min

Cook 10 min

Chill 2 hr

Total 2 hr 25 min

Yield 12 doughnuts

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Ingredients

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doughnuts

2.0 cups (300.0 g)strawberries, hulled and crushed
2.0 tbsp (30.0 ml)fresh lemon juice
1 ½ tbsplow- or no-sugar-needed fruit pectin
½ cup (100.0 g)granulated sugar
1.0 tsp (5.0 ml)VanillaGoods pure vanilla extract

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Instructions

In a medium saucepan, combine the strawberries and lemon juice. Whisk in the pectin until no dry lumps remain.
Bring to a full rolling boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly (a boil that doesn't stop when stirred).
Stir in the sugar, return to a full rolling boil, and boil hard for exactly 1 minute, stirring constantly.
Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla. Skim off any foam.
Transfer to a heatproof container and cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until set, at least 2 hours. The filling thickens as it chills.
Stir until smooth; if you want a very smooth filling, blend briefly or press through a sieve. Spoon the filling into a piping bag fitted with a long filling tip. Poke a small hole in the side of each cooled doughnut and pipe in about 2 tablespoons, until the doughnut feels heavy.

Tips

Use low- or no-sugar-needed pectin; regular pectin needs far more sugar to set.
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: Refrigerate for up to 2 weeks. This is a refrigerator jam, not processed for shelf storage.

Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make strawberry jam filling?

Plan on 15 minutes of prep and 10 minutes of cooking, plus 2 hours to chill. It makes about 2 cups; fills 12 doughnuts.

How should I store strawberry jam filling?

Refrigerate for up to 2 weeks. This is a refrigerator jam, not processed for shelf storage.

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 bright strawberry jam filling with a jammy set that pipes neatly into doughnuts. Best with Tahitian vanilla (floral, cherry, anise); any pure vanilla works. Makes about 2 cups; fills 12 doughnuts.

Estimated · per serving

Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 12 servings this recipe makes.

46 Calories / serving

0.1g Fat

11.6g Carbs

0.2g Protein

9.8g Sugar

Whole recipe (12 servings): ~552 cal · 1g fat · 139g carbs · 2g protein · 118g sugar

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

Per serving · 46 calories

What it takes to burn one serving

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Moderate cycling 5 min·1.0 mi
Swimming laps 6 min
Jogging 5 min·0.4 mi·~800 steps
Stair climbing 4 min·~350 steps
Dancing 7 min
Bodyweight circuit training 5 min
Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 11 min

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