RASPBERRY CUPCAKE FILLING RECIPES

Steps:

• In a large nonstick saucepan, add sugar, Clear Jel and water and cook on medium heat.
• Mix constantly until Clear Jel and sugar dissolve.
• Continue cooking until mixture begins to thicken. It will turn from a milky white color to a clear color. 
• Add lemon juice and cook for 1 more minute, while mixing constantly. 
• Remove the filling from heat and mix in raspberries. Don't over-mix!
• Allow the filling to cool down completely and then use it in pies or can it or chill it to use later.
• When you are ready to make a pie, spread a pie crust in a 9 inch pan. Pour the filling in the center and spread it out. Cover with another crust and seal the edges. Make a few cuts/slits on the top with a knife to allow venting during baking. Bake at 375 degrees for 20 minutes or until crust is golden brown. Let it cool completely before slicing. 

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 9-inch square pan with nonstick cooking spray. In large bowl, combine 1/2 cup sugar and butter; blend well. Lightly spoon flour into measuring cup; level off. Add flour; mix until crumbly. Press mixture in bottom of sprayed pan.
• Bake at 350°F. for 15 to 18 minutes or until edges are light golden brown.
• Meanwhile, in large bowl, combine all filling ingredients; beat well.
• Remove pan from oven; pour filling over partially baked crust. In small bowl, stir 2 tablespoons of the jam until softened. Spoon over cream cheese mixture. With tip of spoon, carefully swirl jam into top of cream cheese mixture. (Do not disturb crust.)
• Return pan to oven; bake an additional 15 to 20 minutes or until filling is set. Cool 30 minutes.
• Stir remaining jam; spread evenly over bars. Refrigerate 30 minutes. Cut into bars. Store in refrigerator.