Homemade Cherry Pie Filling
A simple and scrumptious recipe for homemade cherry pie filling that captures the essence of summer. Perfect for pies, tarts, or over ice cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: About 2 cups 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups Fresh cherries, pitted
- 1 cup Sugar
- 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
- 1/2 cup Water
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
Instructions
- Wash and pit the cherries under running water, removing the stems and pits carefully.
- Combine cherries, sugar, and lemon juice in a medium saucepan.
- Prepare the cornstarch mixture by whisking together cornstarch and water until smooth.
- Incorporate the cornstarch mixture into the saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly.
- Cook until the mixture thickens and becomes glossy, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the vanilla extract after removing from heat.
- Cool the filling before using it, letting it thicken further.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. Freeze for up to three months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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