Homemade Cherry Pie Filling
This homemade cherry pie filling is bursting with the natural sweetness of fresh cherries and a hint of almond that elevates each bite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Fills one standard pie 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds fresh cherries, pitted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup water
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine the pitted cherries, sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, almond extract, salt, and water.
- Stir over medium heat until the mixture begins to thicken and bubble.
- Continue to cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the filling reaches a gooey consistency.
- Remove from heat and let it cool before using in your cherry pie or other desserts.
Notes
Use as a topping for cheesecake or swirl into pancake batter for a delightful breakfast twist. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to one week or freeze for up to three months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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