Homemade Cherry Pie Filling
Homemade Cherry Pie Filling is super easy to make. This is so delicious to use in your favorite dessert recipes and also a yummy topping idea.
Servings: 6
Calories: 184kcal
Cost: $8.44, $1.41 per serving
Ingredients
- 5 to 6 cups fresh pitted cherries about 2 1/2 to 3 pounds
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 fresh squeezed lemon
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 4 tablespoons cornstarch
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine 5 to 6 cups fresh pitted cherries (about 2 ½ to 3 pounds), 1/2 cup water, juice from 1 fresh squeezed lemon, 2/3 cup granulated sugar, and 4 tablespoons cornstarch.
- Stir ingredients together until well combined.
- Bring mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low.
- Cook for about 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until thickened.
- Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly before using as a topping.
Notes
If using sour cherries, you will need to adjust the amount of sugar. I’d recommend starting about ¾ cup and working your way up if more sweetness is needed.
Refrigerate leftover fresh cherry pie filling in a sealed container for up to 3 days. It freezes great
Serve on top of yogurt, cheesecake, on waffles, or any dessert
Refrigerate leftover fresh cherry pie filling in a sealed container for up to 3 days. It freezes great
Serve on top of yogurt, cheesecake, on waffles, or any dessert
Nutrition
Calories: 184kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 280mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 37g | Vitamin A: 74IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg
