Description
This Simple Cherry Pie Filling is a deliciously sweet and tart addition to your dessert repertoire. Made with fresh, ripe cherries, this filling is perfect for enhancing pies, pancakes, yogurts, and more. With its vibrant color and flavorful punch, it’s ideal for summer gatherings, cozy family dinners, or any occasion that calls for a touch of fruity goodness. The best part? It comes together in just 20 minutes! This recipe is not only easy to make but also versatile enough to suit a variety of dishes. You’ll impress your family and friends with this delightful cherry topping that pairs beautifully with many desserts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups sweet cherries (pitted)
- 3/4 cup water
- 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Pit the cherries using a cherry pitter and place them in a bowl.
- In a large saucepan, combine the pitted cherries with water, lemon juice, sugar, cornstarch, and vanilla extract.
- Mix thoroughly and bring to a boil over medium heat.
- Once boiling, reduce heat and let simmer for about 10 minutes until thickened, stirring frequently.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg