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Homemade Cherry Pie Filling

Delightful Homemade Cherry Pie Filling for Summer Treats

This homemade cherry pie filling bursts with flavor, perfect for summer desserts.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 170
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 4 cups Fresh Cherries Use ripe, plump cherries for the best taste
  • 1 cup Sugar Sweeten according to preference
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch Essential thickener
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice Brightens the flavors
  • 1/2 cup Water Helps dissolve sugar

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • Bowl
  • Small bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Homemade Cherry Pie Filling
  1. Begin by washing and pitting 4 cups of fresh cherries; slice in half to release juices.
  2. In a medium saucepan, combine cherries with 1 cup of sugar and 1/2 cup of water. Heat over medium until it reaches a gentle boil for 5-7 minutes.
  3. Mix 2 tablespoons of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water in a bowl to create a slurry. Stir into cherry mixture and continue cooking for another 3-5 minutes.
  4. Remove from heat and stir in 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, letting it meld for a minute.
  5. Transfer the filling to a bowl and let it cool completely at room temperature for about 30 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 170kcalCarbohydrates: 43gProtein: 1gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 34gVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Allow the filling to cool completely before using to prevent a soggy pie crust.

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