Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of homemade cherry pie filling, a versatile addition to your dessert repertoire. This easy Cherry Pie Filling Recipe features fresh cherries, providing a burst of flavor that elevates any dish, from classic pies to yogurt parfaits. Perfect for summer barbecues, holiday gatherings, or simply satisfying your sweet tooth, this gluten-free filling is not only delicious but also easy to make. In less than an hour, you can create a rich and luscious filling that will impress your family and friends. Customize the sweetness to your liking and enjoy this delightful treat in various desserts!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ½ – 5 cups fresh cherries (about 1¾ pounds), pitted
- ¼ cup water
- ⅔ cup sugar
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Pit cherries and combine them with water in a medium saucepan. Cover and cook over medium-low heat until softened (10-15 minutes).
- In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with ¼ cup cold water until smooth.
- Stir sugar into the softened cherries; then add the cornstarch slurry while stirring continuously until thickened.
- Remove from heat, cool to room temperature, then refrigerate or freeze for future use.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (120g)
- Calories: 153
- Sugar: 29g
- Sodium: 3mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg