Homemade Cherry Pie Filling
Our Homemade Cherry Pie Filling is crafted with ripe, juicy cherries for a naturally sweet and tart flavor. Ideal for pies, tarts, and desserts, this filling brings the rich taste of fresh cherries to your baking.
Recipe - Daingerfield #109
Homemade Cherry Pie Filling
Prep Time20 Minutes
Servings1
Cook Time10 Minutes
Ingredients
5 cups fresh cherries, pitted
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup granulated sugar
4 Tbs cornstarch
2 Tbs fresh lemon juice
1 tsp almond extract
Directions
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the cherries, water and sugar. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low. Cook, stirring frequently, for about 5 to 10 minutes. Cook until the cherries have released their juices. Stir together the cornstarch, lemon juice and almond extract until smooth. Add to the cherry mixture. Cook for 2 to 3 more minutes or until mixture is thick. Let cool before using.
Nutritional Information
Per Serving: Calories: 900, Fat: 3 g (1 g Saturated Fat), Cholesterol: 0 mg, Sodium: 30 mg, Carbohydrates: 222 g, Fiber: 13 g, Protein: 8 g.
20 minutes
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
1
Servings
Shop Ingredients
Makes 1 servings
Fresh Large Sweet Cherries - 1.03 Pound
$2.03 avg/ea$1.97/lb
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Brookshire's Extra Fine Granulated Sugar - 2 Pound
$2.19$1.10/lb
Brookshire's Corn Starch - 16 Each
$1.99$0.12 each
Fresh Lemon - 1 Each
$0.89
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Nutritional Information
Per Serving: Calories: 900, Fat: 3 g (1 g Saturated Fat), Cholesterol: 0 mg, Sodium: 30 mg, Carbohydrates: 222 g, Fiber: 13 g, Protein: 8 g.
Directions
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the cherries, water and sugar. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low. Cook, stirring frequently, for about 5 to 10 minutes. Cook until the cherries have released their juices. Stir together the cornstarch, lemon juice and almond extract until smooth. Add to the cherry mixture. Cook for 2 to 3 more minutes or until mixture is thick. Let cool before using.