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Cherry Pie Filling From Fresh Cherries
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Cherry Pie Filling From Fresh Cherries

This quick and easy Cherry Pie Filling takes 15 minutes and tastes so much better than canned filling.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 40 minutes
Difficulty Level Medium
Servings 5 cups
Calories 198kcal
Cost $9.75

Utensils & Equipment

  • 1 large saucepan or pot preferably ceramic
  • 1 wire whisk
  • 1 large glass bowl
  • 1 cherry pitter (optional)
  • 1 knife, chopstick or other blunt utensil (to pit the cherries)

Ingredients List

  • 5 cups cherries (pitted) roughly 2 1/4 pounds
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 Tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp almond extract

Instructions

Prepare The Cherries

  • Pit the cherries and cut them in half.

Cool The Filling

  • In a large ceramic pot or saucepan on medium heat add the water, sugar, and cornstarch. Stir constantly until the sugar and cornstarch are completely dissolved.
  • Add the cherries and stir frequently until the mixture begins to boil.
  • Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook 2 - 3 minutes or until the sauce thickens.
  • Remove from heat. Stir in the almond extract and lemon juice.

Cool Down

  • Pour the filling into a medium glass bowl and allow to cool at room temperature for at least 2 hours.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Cherry Pie Filling From Fresh Cherries
Amount Per Serving (1 g)
Calories 198 Calories from Fat 4
% Daily Value*
Fat 0.4g1%
Saturated Fat 0.1g1%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.1g
Sodium 2mg0%
Potassium 311mg9%
Carbohydrates 50g17%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 38g42%
Protein 1g2%
Vitamin A 89IU2%
Vitamin C 11mg13%
Calcium 19mg2%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.