Homemade Cherry Pie Filling (or Apple, Peach, Rhubarb...)
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4.7
Homemade Cherry Pie Filling (or Apple, Peach, Rhubarb...)
Description
The filling is made by simmering cherries with sugar and lemon juice to enhance flavor and balance tartness. Cornstarch mixed with water is added before boiling to thicken the mixture without lumps, resulting in a smooth, glossy texture. This simple yet flexible method allows the filling to hold well in baked goods or serve as a fresh fruit sauce.
The finished filling complements pies, crumbles, and cobblers but also works well atop cheesecakes, blintzes, pancakes, ice cream, and as a filling for crepes and turnovers. Its vibrant texture and flavor enrich many desserts and baked items.
The filling can be prepared ahead and refrigerated or frozen for later use, making it a practical element for seasonal fruit desserts or year-round sweetening and topping applications.
Ingredients
- 3 cups sour cherries you can use sweet, but cut down the sugar, pitted
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 2 heaping tsp corn starch (water to mix)
Instructions
- Place the cherries, sugar and lemon juice in a pot over medium heat.
- Stir to dissolve the sugar. Meanwhile, mix the corn starch in a small bowl with just enough water to form a smooth mixture, then add to the cherries and mix well. Add the mixture before the cherries come to a boil, or it will be lumpy.
- Continue to stir the cherries and sauce, just until it comes to a boil and is slightly thickened and glossy. Remove from heat. Use as desired.
Notes
- This filling pairs well with various fruits beyond cherries, including apples, peaches, and rhubarb.
- Use this versatile sauce as pie filling or as a topping for pancakes, ice cream, or cheesecake.
- Mix cornstarch in water thoroughly before adding to the fruit to prevent lumps during thickening.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 263 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cup | |
| Calories | 263kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 68g | 23% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 0.4g | 1% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.04g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.05g | 0% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 232mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 63g | 126% |
| Vitamin A | 66IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.7
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