Description
This homemade cherry pie filling is bursting with fresh cherry flavor and can be used in pies, tarts, or as a delicious dessert topping. Easy to make and customizable with almond extract and cinnamon, this filling is a versatile addition to your baking repertoire.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 4 cups pitted cherries (fresh or frozen)
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ¼ cup water (or cherry juice if using frozen cherries)
- pinch of salt
Optional Ingredients:
- â…› teaspoon almond extract
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Prepare the Sauce: In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch, salt, and water. Whisk until smooth.
- Cook the Filling: Add cherries and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat until thickened, about 8–10 minutes.
- Finish and Cool: Remove from heat, stir in almond extract and cinnamon. Let cool to room temperature.
- Storage: Use immediately or refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Notes
- This recipe yields enough for one 9-inch pie.
- Gently mashing some cherries while cooking creates a smoother filling.
- Can be frozen for up to 3 months; thaw in the fridge before using.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ½ cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
