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Cherry Pie Filling

Thick, homemade cherry pie filling that's so much better than canned! This recipe uses fresh cherries and is naturally sweetened with honey.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 2 heaping cups (enough for a 9-inch pie)
Calories: 128 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 4 cups whole pitted fresh sweet cherries about 2 pounds with pits or 1 1/2 pounds pitted or frozen, thawed pitted cherries
  • ½ cup honey plus additional to taste (if using tart cherries, you may need to add a bit more)
  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • ¼ cup cornstarch
  • ⅛ teaspoon pure almond extract optional or substitute 1/4 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract

Instructions

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  1. Place cherries into a large saucepan. Add 1/2 cup honey, lemon juice, cornstarch, and almond extract (if using), then stir to coat. Turn on the heat to medium.
  2. Cook the filling, stirring often, until glossy and thickened, about 5 - 10 minutes. Very carefully so as not to burn your tongue, taste the mixture. If you desire additional sweetness, add more honey a few teaspoons at a time. Remove pan from the heat and let the filling cool completely. Transfer to a storage jar.

Notes

  • TO STORE. This cherry pie filling will keep in the refrigerator for up to one week.
  • TO FREEZE. Because it is made with honey, it does congeal somewhat when frozen and thawed. I found it worked best to let the frozen filling thaw overnight in the refrigerator, then warm it in the microwave, stirring every 30 seconds, to smooth it out a little.

Nutrition Information

Serving 0.25cup (generous) Calories 128kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 33g (11%) Protein 1g (2%) Cholesterol 44mg (15%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 27g (54%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2heaping cups (enough for a 9-inch pie)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 128

% Daily Value*

Serving 0.25cup (generous)
Calories 128kcal 6%
Carbohydrates 33g 11%
Protein 1g 2%
Cholesterol 44mg 15%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 27g 54%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.