Cherry Pie Filling
A delicious and comforting Cherry Pie Filling that adds a burst of flavor to any dessert, perfect for pies, ice cream, or enjoying straight from the jar.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 4 cups fresh cherries, pitted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 cup water
Instructions
- Prepare Your Cherries: Wash and pit the fresh cherries, setting them aside.
- Create the Cherry Mixture: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the cherries, sugar, and water, stirring occasionally.
- Thicken the Filling: Mix cornstarch with two tablespoons of water to create a slurry and gradually stir it into the cherry mixture, cooking until thickened.
- Add the Zesty Finish: Remove from heat and stir in the lemon juice.
- Cool Before Using: Allow the filling to cool completely before using.
Notes
For a deeper flavor, add a dash of vanilla extract. Adjust sugar for sweetness preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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