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Cherry Pie Filling

Homemade Cherry Pie Filling for Dreamy Summer Desserts

This Homemade Cherry Pie Filling offers a sweet and tangy flavor perfect for summer desserts.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 8 cups
Course: DESSERTS
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 4 cups Fresh Cherries Pitted
  • 1 cup Sugar Adjust to taste
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch For thickening
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice Adds brightness
  • 1/2 cup Water Helps dissolve sugar

Equipment

  • medium saucepan

Method
 

How to Make Cherry Pie Filling
  1. Start by washing and pitting fresh cherries.
  2. In a medium saucepan, combine the pitted cherries, sugar, and water, and stir until bubbling.
  3. Mix cornstarch with water until smooth, then add to the cherry mixture while stirring continuously.
  4. Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice.
  5. Allow the cherry pie filling to cool completely before use.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 1gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 45gVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Serve leftover filling over ice cream for a delightful treat!

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