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Cherry Pie Filling Recipe

An easy recipe for homemade cherry pie filling so you can skip the can.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 151 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2/3 cup sugar
  • 4 Tbsp cornstarch
  • 2 lbs frozen cherries
  • a squeeze of lemon, optional

Instructions

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  1. Whisk the sugar and cornstarch together until well combined.
  2. Add the cherries, sugar mixture, and 1/4 cup of water to a medium large non-reactive pan. Stir to combine and heat over medium heat, stirring constantly to dissolve the sugar and cornstarch. As the cherries heat they will start to release their juices.
  3. Once the mixture boils, reduce the heat and continue to simmer and stir for a few minutes until the filling has thickened to your desired consistency. Keep in mind your filling will thicken further as it cools.
  4. I like to taste the filling (be careful, it's hot!) to see if it needs any more sugar, or a squeeze of lemon.
  5. Let the filling cool to room temperature and then refrigerate in an airtight container until needed.

Notes

  • This recipe will fill a 9 inch pie.
  • If you use sweet cherries you might need to reduce the sugar and increase the lemon juice. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 151kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 38g (13%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 0.3g (0%) Saturated Fat 0.04g (0%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g Monounsaturated Fat 0.1g Sodium 1mg (0%) Potassium 252mg (7%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 31g (62%) Vitamin A 73IU (1%) Vitamin C 8mg (9%) Calcium 15mg (2%) Iron 0.4mg (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 151

% Daily Value*

Calories 151kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 38g 13%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 0.3g 0%
Saturated Fat 0.04g 0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g 1%
Monounsaturated Fat 0.1g 1%
Sodium 1mg 0%
Potassium 252mg 5%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 31g 62%
Vitamin A 73IU 1%
Vitamin C 8mg 9%
Calcium 15mg 2%
Iron 0.4mg 2%

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