How to Make Cherry Pie Filling Recipe
Making cherry pie filling at home gives you the chance to truly make it your own. Whether you're after a sweet, tart balance, a thicker consistency, or just that rich, bold cherry flavor that the canned versions never quite deliver.
Servings: 4 cups, enough for 9-inch pie
Calories: 310kcal
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Ingredients
- 5 Cups Cherries pitted, fresh or frozen
- ¾ Cup Granulated Sugar adjust to taste
- ¼ Cup Cornstarch
- 2 Tablespoons Lemon Juice
- ½ Teaspoon Almond Extract or vanilla extract
- 1 Tablespoon Butter optional, for richness
- Pinch Salt
- Optional: ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
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Instructions
- In a large saucepan, whisk sugar, cornstarch, salt, and lemon juice. Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly.¾ Cup Granulated Sugar, ¼ Cup Cornstarch, Pinch Salt, 2 Tablespoons Lemon Juice
- Once mixture begins to thicken, stir in cherries.5 Cups Cherries
- Simmer 5–8 minutes until the mixture is bubbly and thickened. Remove from heat.
- Stir in almond extract, butter, and cinnamon if using.½ Teaspoon Almond Extract, 1 Tablespoon Butter, Optional: ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Cool to room temperature before using in pies or storing.
Nutrition
Calories: 310kcal | Carbohydrates: 74g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 395mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 60g | Vitamin A: 113IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 1mg
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