Description
Cherry Pie Filling is a sweet and tart delight that captures the essence of summer in every bite. This homemade filling, bursting with fresh cherries and accented by hints of cinnamon and lemon juice, elevates any dessert. Use it for pies, tarts, or as a luscious topping for ice cream. With its vibrant red color and rich flavor, this easy recipe is sure to evoke nostalgia and charm anyone who enjoys it.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh cherries, pitted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Wash and pit the fresh cherries.
- In a bowl, combine pitted cherries with sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, and cinnamon. Let sit for 10 minutes to allow juices to release.
- Transfer the mixture to a saucepan over medium heat. Stir gently until bubbling (5-7 minutes).
- Reduce heat to low and stir until thickened (about 1 minute).
- Remove from heat and let cool completely before using in your favorite desserts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (120g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg