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Raspberry, Blueberry, Blackberry, or Strawberry Filling
 
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 25 Minutes
Ready In: 45 Minutes
Servings: 4
Quick and easy pie filling. Adapted from Everyday with Rachael Ray,
Ingredients:
1 1/2 lbs raspberries or 1 1/2 lbs blueberries or 1 1/2 lbs blackberries or 1 1/2 lbs strawberries, sliced
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
2/3 cup sugar
2 tablespoons quick-cooking tapioca
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
Directions:
1. In a small bowl, mash 1 cup berries with lemon juice and 1/3 cup sugar; stir in tapioca and let sit 15 minutes.
2. In a heavy saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
3. Add berry mixture and remaining 1/3 cup sugar and cook, stirring often, until hot, about 3 minutes.
4. Add remaining berries and bring to a boil, stirring often, cook 3 minutes.
5. Lower heat, cover, and simmer, stirring often, until tapioca is tender, about 15 minutes; let cool.
By RecipeOfHealth.com