Fruit Filling for Hand Pies

 

There are so many possibilities with all the combinations one can come up with, using this simple recipe. The more tart the fruit, the more sugar you'll probably want to add. The samples that I have here, are from last summers fruit that I had frozen and kept in the freezer. I just stuck them in my food processor and pulsed till it was the consistency that I wanted. I usually like mine chopped pretty small, but not pureed. I accidentally pureed the Nectarines, but no matter, it still tastes AWESOME.

Fruit Filling for Hand Pies
3 cups chopped fruit(frozen works just as well)
2-3 Tablespoons sugar(to taste)
1 Tablespoon cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest or lemon juice(optional-I left it out this time)

In a pan over medium heat, bring all the ingredients to a boil and boil for two minutes, or until it thickens.

Remove from heat, allow to cool enough to transfer to a container(I used jars because they are my favorite), set in fridge to cool completely before using.