Homemade Cherry Pie Filling
A delightful homemade cherry pie filling that balances sweet and tart flavors, perfect for pies and desserts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 2 cups of filling
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- Fresh cherries
- Sugar
- Cornstarch
- Lemon juice
- Vanilla extract
- Salt
Instructions
- Prepare your cherries by pitting and chopping them.
- Create the sweet base by combining chopped cherries, sugar, and a pinch of salt in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
- Keep stirring until the cherries have released their juices and started to bubble.
- Mix the cornstarch with lemon juice and vanilla extract in a separate bowl until smooth.
- Add the cornstarch mixture to the cherry mixture, stirring continuously until it thickens.
- Reduce the heat and let it simmer for a few minutes.
- Remove from heat and let cool before using in pies or desserts.
Notes
Use fresh, ripe cherries for the best flavor. Adjust sweetness according to your preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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