Description
Elevate your desserts with this delightful Cherry Pie Filling Recipe, featuring a vibrant blend of fresh cherries that can enhance everything from classic pies to creative breakfast toppings. Perfectly balanced between sweet and tart, this versatile filling is quick and easy to prepare, making it an ideal choice for any occasion. With the added benefit of being gluten-free, it’s a crowd-pleaser that caters to various dietary needs. Enjoy the luscious taste of summer cherries year-round whether you’re topping ice cream, filling tarts, or drizzling over pancakes.
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 the cherries and combine them with water in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Cover and cook for about 10-15 minutes until softened.
- In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with an additional ¼ cup of cold water until smooth.
- If desired, stir in lemon juice for added tartness.
- Stir in the sugar and then gradually add the cornstarch slurry while stirring continuously until thickened.
- Remove from heat, transfer to a bowl or jar, and let cool before refrigerating or freezing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg