Fruit Pie Filling

Fruit pie filling is a thick, sweetened mixture of cooked or canned fruit, typically used as a filling for pies, tarts, and pastries. Common ingredients include sliced or chopped fruit (like apples, cherries, peaches, or berries), sugar, a thickener such as cornstarch or flour, and sometimes spices or lemon juice. While its origins are tied to traditional fruit pies from Europe and America, pre-made fillings are now a convenient staple in many kitchens worldwide.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

Fruit pie filling is primarily a source of carbohydrates, especially from added sugars and the natural sugars in the fruit, with minimal protein or fat. A typical serving provides a quick energy boost and some key vitamins like Vitamin C and potassium, but is generally high in calories for its volume, often ranging from 200-300 kcal per cup.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	250 kcal
Protein	1 g
Carbs	62 g
Fat	0.5 g
Fiber	2 g
Sugar	48 g
Sodium	50 mg
Potassium	200 mg
Vitamin C	10 mg
Vitamin A	150 IU
Iron	1 mg
Calcium	15 mg
Magnesium	10 mg
Phosphorus	20 mg
Manganese	0.3 mg

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, fruit pie filling represents the intersection of homemade tradition and modern convenience, allowing for year-round enjoyment of seasonal fruit flavors. Nutritionally, while it offers some vitamins from the fruit, the high sugar content and lack of fiber (compared to whole fruit) make it more of a treat than a health food.