Homemade Cherry Pie Filling
Homemade pie fillings taste infinitely better than store-bought! And to make things as easy as can be, you can make this cherry pie filling recipe with fresh or frozen cherries.
Servings: 16 servings, about 4 cups
Calories: 61kcal
Ingredients
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- ⅔ cup sugar
- 4 cups fresh or frozen cherries
- ½ cup water
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Combine the sugar and the cornstarch in a heavy, medium-sized saucepan. Whisk them together until there are no cornstarch lumps. Add the water, cherries, and lemon juice.
- Bring to a boil and then reduce to a simmer for 2-4 minutes, stirring frequently, until thickened. Remove from heat and cool. Use as desired. The pie filling will keep nicely in the fridge for up to a week.
Nutrition
Serving: 11/4 cup | Calories: 61kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 0.4g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 77mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 22IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 0.1mg