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Spoon lifting cooked cherry pie filling out of saucepan showing how the juices are thickened up.

Homemade Cherry Pie Filling

This simple homemade cherry pie filling only takes 4 simple ingredients. You can use it to bake a pie, or use it as a topping for other desserts. Either way it is a fabulous way to add a great pop of fruity sweet-tart flavor.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Servings: 12 Servings
Author: Carlee

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds pitted sour cherries
  • 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1½ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract optional

Instructions

  • Put cold 2 pounds pitted sour cherries, 1 Tablespoon lemon juice, 1½ cup granulated sugar and ¼ cup cornstarch in large saucepan. Stir until combined.
  • Bring the cherry mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring frequently. Keep boiling and stirring until it thickens to cherry pie filling consistency.
  • Remove from the heat and stir in 1 teaspoon almond extract if desired.
  • Allow the cherry pie filling to cool completely before assembling the pie.

Notes

As written, the tartness of the cherries shines through in the filling. Taste it after it is thickened to see if it sweet enough for you. If not, add a little bit more sugar and stir it in to make sure it is dissolved while the filling is hot. 
Store cooled cherry pie filling in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 155kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.03g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.04g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.04g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 170mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 35g | Vitamin A: 48IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 0.3mg
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