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Easy Homemade Cherry Pie Filling

Easy Homemade Cherry Pie Filling

This homemade cherry pie filling is sweet, tart, and perfect for your favorite pie crust. Easy to make with fresh or frozen cherries.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 120kcal

Ingredients
 

Main Ingredients

  • 4 cup fresh pitted cherries
  • 1.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cup water
  • 3 tablespoon cornstarch for thickening
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 0.25 teaspoon almond extract optional

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch, and water. Whisk until smooth.
  • Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until mixture thickens and boils.
  • Add cherries and lemon juice; cook for 5 minutes until cherries are heated through.
  • Remove from heat and stir in almond extract if using.
  • Let cool completely before using as pie filling or storing.

Notes

Store any leftover filling in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.