Description
Cherry pie filling is a sweet-tart delight that captures the essence of summer in every bite. This vibrant filling, made from fresh cherries, sugar, and a hint of lemon, is perfect for pies, ice cream toppings, or simply enjoyed straight from the jar. With its irresistible flavor and eye-catching color, this cherry pie filling will impress your family and friends at any gathering!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh cherries, pitted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Wash and pit the cherries until you have four cups of firm, ripe fruit.
- In a medium bowl, combine pitted cherries with sugar, cornstarch, and lemon juice. Stir gently to coat.
- Let the mixture sit for 10 minutes to allow the juices to develop.
- Transfer to a saucepan over medium heat and cook while stirring until bubbling and thickened, about 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
- Allow to cool completely before using.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (120g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg