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Cherry Pie Filling

This homemade Cherry Pie Filling recipe results in a delicious, sweet-tart filling perfect for pies, breakfast items, or as a snack.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the filling
  • 4 cups Fresh or frozen cherries Pitted
  • 1 cup Sugar Adjust according to cherry sweetness
  • 1/4 cup Cornstarch Thickens the filling
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon juice Adds acidity
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract For flavor enhancement

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Rinse the cherries under cool water and drain them.
  2. If using fresh cherries, remove the stems and pits.
  3. In a bowl, combine the cherries with sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, and vanilla extract.
Cooking
  1. Transfer the cherry mixture to a saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Cook while stirring occasionally until the mixture starts to bubble.
  3. Allow it to cook for about 5–7 minutes or until thickened.
  4. Remove from heat and let it cool before using.
Serving
  1. Pour the cherry pie filling into your preferred pre-baked pie crust.
  2. Optionally, top with whipped cream or ice cream.
  3. Serve warm or chilled as per your preference.

Notes

Ensure cherries are ripe for the best flavor. Freeze any leftover filling for quick desserts later. Let the filling cool completely for better texture when serving. Adjust the sugar level depending on the sweetness of the cherries.