Cherry Pie Filling
Elevate your dessert game with this homemade cherry pie filling that’s bursting with flavor! Perfect for both fresh and frozen cherries, this quick and easy recipe will have you enjoying a delightful sweet-tart mixture in just 25 minutes. Use it to create luscious pies, top off ice cream, or enhance pancakes for a delicious breakfast treat. With natural sweetness from maple syrup or honey, you can tailor the flavors to your liking while enjoying the vibrant taste of real cherries. This versatile filling is a must-have in every baker’s kitchen!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 1/2 cups (1.5 lb) cherries, pitted
- 1/3 cup (80 ml) water
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) lemon juice
- 2/3 cup maple syrup (210 g), honey (226 g), or 1 cup granulated sugar (200 g)
- 1/4 cup (30 g) cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine all the ingredients and stir until well mixed.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat. Once boiling, reduce heat and let it simmer for about 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally until thickened.
- Taste your filling and adjust sweetness if needed by adding more sweetener.
- Allow the mixture to cool before transferring to an airtight container for storage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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