Description
This Cherry Pie Filling is a must-try for its perfectly sweet flavor and simple preparation. Made with fresh or frozen cherries, it’s ideal for pies or desserts, making your meals special and enjoyable.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Cherries, fresh or frozen
- 1/2 cup White granulated sugar
- 1 TBSP Cornstarch
- 1 TBSP Water
- 1/4 tsp Almond extract
Instructions
- Pit the fresh cherries if using them. In a medium saucepan, combine the cherries, sugar, cornstarch, water, and almond extract.
- Heat the mixture over medium heat until the cherries begin to soften and their juice separates. Use a potato masher to mash the cherries to your desired consistency.
- Continue to heat until the cherry filling thickens, which should yield about 1 1/2 cups. Transfer the filling to a bowl and let it cool completely. For quicker chilling, place it in the fridge.
Notes
For a thicker filling, increase the cornstarch slightly.
Try adding a dash of lemon juice for added brightness in flavor.
This filling can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 2mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg