Strawberry Filling (For Cakes and Cake Rolls)

• strawberries, chopped fine↗4 cups
• strawberry Jell-O gelatin dessert3 ounces
• cornstarch↗2 -3 tablespoons
• sugar↗1⁄2 cup
• strawberry extract↗2 teaspoons

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   add everything into a sauce pan and cook until it boils, stirring constantly.

2. 2

   Continue to cook and stir until everything is dissolved and starts to thicken approximately 5 mintures.

3. 3

   Cool in refrigerator until thick and set.

4. 4

   prep time does not include time in the refrigerator.

5. 5

   I have never tried this, but I think you could fold in 1 1/2 cups of whipped heavy cream to make a frosting.

6. 6

   I also wonder how this would work in a pie -- if anyone is brave enough let me know how that works. ;-p.