Cherry Pie Filling
Cherry Pie Filling is prepared with cherries, lemon juice, sugar, cornstarch, and almond extract. It takes 5 ingredients and about 20 minutes to make!
Servings 4 cups
Calories 357kcal
Ingredients
- 6 cups fresh pitted cherries about 3 pounds - or frozen cherries
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
Instructions
Prepare the fruit:
- If using fresh cherries, remove the pits using a cherry pitter.
Combine:
- Place a medium to large saucepan over medium heat. Add to it the cherries, water, lemon juice, zest, sugar and cornstarch. Stir very well.
Bring to a boil:
- Bring the mixture to a boil and after that reduce the heat to low and cook, stirring frequently, for about 10 minutes.
Flavoring:
- If using, stir in the almond extract.
Serve or use:
- Cool slightly before using in a recipee or as a topping.
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Notes
- The recipe makes enough filling to fill a 9" pie crust.
- Keep in mind, if you use tart cherries, adjust the amount of sugar, add more.
Nutrition
Calories: 357kcal | Carbohydrates: 91g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 470mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 77g | Vitamin A: 133IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 1mg