Homemade Cherry Pie Filling Recipe
Indulge in the irresistible taste of homemade cherry pie filling with this easy-to-follow recipe. Perfect for pies, crisps, or dessert toppings, this sweet and tangy filling will elevate your favorite treats.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: About 2 1/2 cups 1x
- Category: Condiment, Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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Filling:
- 4 cups fresh or frozen pitted cherries
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup water (omit if using frozen cherries with juice)
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine cherries, sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, almond extract (if using), salt, and water. Stir well.
- Boil Mixture: Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, stirring frequently. Cook for 8–10 minutes until thickened.
- Cool: Remove from heat and let the filling cool. Use immediately or store in the refrigerator.
Notes
- Enhance flavor with vanilla extract or cinnamon.
- Filling can be frozen for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
