Saskatoon Berry Filling

 

 

 

1 1/4	cups water
3/4	cup white sugar
2	teaspoons lemon juice
5	cups saskatoons
2	tablespoons cornstarch
1	teaspoon almond flavouring

 

Instructions

1. Boil water, sugar, and lemon juice for 10 minutes or less.

2. Add saskatoon berries and cook for 10-15 minutes.

3. Add a little cold water to cornstarch and add to berries. Cook for another 5-10 minutes until thickened.

4. Add almond flavouring.

5. Use in baked pie shell, and top with whipped cream,

Or put between 2 unbaked pie crusts and bake in oven at 375° for 10 minutes, then 350° for another 30 minutes.

 

This is great as a sauce on ice cream or pancakes and waffles and especially on top of cheesecake.

 

Recipe Notes

Recipe submitted by Lil M.