Description
This Cherry Pie Filling Recipe is a scrumptious blend of sweet and tart flavors, making it an ideal addition to a variety of desserts. With just a handful of ingredients, you can create a gluten-free filling that’s perfect for pies, tarts, ice cream toppings, pancakes, and more. The vibrant taste of fresh cherries combined with a hint of lemon juice creates a delightful experience that will impress your family and friends. Plus, it’s easy to prepare ahead of time, so you can have this delicious filling ready whenever you need it. Enjoy the versatility and freshness of homemade cherry pie filling and elevate your dessert game!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ½ – 5 cups fresh cherries (pitted)
- ¼ cup water
- ⅔ cup sugar
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Pit the cherries and combine them with water in a medium saucepan. Heat over medium-low until boiling (about 10-15 minutes) until softened.
- In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with cold water until smooth.
- Stir in sugar with the softened cherries; then add the cornstarch slurry while stirring continuously until thickened.
- Remove from heat and allow to cool at room temperature before refrigerating or freezing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 3mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg