Tart or Pie Filling

Tart or pie filling is a sweet or savory mixture used to fill pastry shells, most commonly associated with desserts like fruit pies, tarts, and turnovers. Typical ingredients include fruit (fresh, frozen, or canned), sugar, thickeners like cornstarch or flour, and spices such as cinnamon or nutmeg. While it has roots in European pastry traditions, it is now a staple in baking worldwide.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This filling is generally high in carbohydrates from sugars and fruit, with minimal protein and fat unless dairy or nuts are added. It provides key nutrients like vitamin C and potassium from fruit, and a typical 1/2 cup serving contains roughly 100-150 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	120 kcal
Protein	0.5 g
Carbs	30 g
Fat	0 g
Fiber	2 g
Sugar	22 g
Sodium	15 mg
Vitamin C	5 mg
Potassium	120 mg
Manganese	0.1 mg
Vitamin A	15 IU
Calcium	8 mg
Iron	0.3 mg

Per 1/2 cup (130 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, pie fillings often reflect seasonal and regional fruits—like apple in the U.S., quince in the Mediterranean, or red bean paste in East Asia. Nutritionally, using whole fruit with skins can significantly boost fiber content compared to commercial canned fillings.