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Homemade Cherry Pie Filling

Homemade cherry pie filling tastes infinitely better than store-bought! And best of all, it’s one of the easiest fruit desserts you can make.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 16 servings, about 4 cups
Calories: 61kcal

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup cornstarch
  • 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