How to avoid a runny pie filling (2024)

by Annalise Sandbergon Jan 24, 2017 (updated May 8, 2024)

Fruit pies can be tricky! Why is my pie filling so runny? is a question I get a lot. Here are some suggestions for making sure this strawberry rhubarb pie, and other fruit pies, sets up with a thick filling for clean slices:

• Do not adjust the amount of fruit, sugar and thickener (flour, cornstarch, etc.) listed in the recipe. Changing this ratio will affect how the filling sets up. Adding more fruit will add more moisture, and reducing the cornstarch and sugar will lessen the thickening power of the filling.
• Bake the pie completely. Cornstarch specifically won’t activate until it reaches a boil, so wait till you see the filling bubbling in the center of your pie.
• Let the pie cool. The filling is not completely set until it cools, so if you cut into it while it’s warm it will likely be runny.

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originally published on Jan 24, 2017 (last updated May 8, 2024)

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