Pies with jam are always "welcome guests" on our table at any time, as it is a tasty and inexpensive treat.
However, it will be difficult to prepare baked goods if the main component looks too liquid.
In this case, the berry ingredient will simply spread out, which will ruin the whole impression of the dish.
Sometimes you can hear recommendations regarding starch. Yes, it will help make the filling thick and strong, but you should consider the possibility of a specific taste appearing.
Some housewives also use oat flakes. But then the filling risks being "clogged" and tasteless. There is a more reliable method.
What is its essence?
Experienced cooks recommend using semolina as a thickener. The product will not affect the taste of the berry filling, but it can make it much thicker.
Place the liquid jam in a container on the stove and turn on the heat. Add one spoon of cereal, stir and wait for about a minute. Turn off the heat and wait for the jam to cool.
Afterwards, you can safely use it for baking.
