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Cherry Pie Filling

A deliciously easy recipe for cherry pie filling that captures the essence of ripe cherries, perfect for pies, pastries, or as a topping for ice cream.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 4 cups fresh or frozen cherries (pitted) Fresh cherries offer the best flavor, but frozen ones are a great year-round substitute
  • 1 cup granulated sugar Adjust to taste if your cherries are particularly sweet or tart
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch Acts as a thickening agent to create that perfect pie consistency
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice You can substitute with lime juice for a different twist
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract Vanilla extract can be used as a substitute if you prefer
For Serving
  • 1 pie crust store-bought or homemade A flaky crust is ideal; consider using a lattice top for an attractive presentation
  • 1 tablespoon butter Cut into small pieces and dot on top of the filling for richness and flavor
  • 1 egg beaten For egg wash, gives the crust a lovely golden color when baked

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Gather ingredients: Start by collecting fresh or frozen cherries, sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt.
  2. Prepare cherries: If using fresh cherries, wash and pit them thoroughly. For frozen cherries, allow them to thaw and drain any excess liquid.
  3. Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine the sugar, cornstarch, and salt.
  4. Combine with cherries: Gently fold your prepared cherries into the dry mix until they’re well-coated.
  5. Cook the mixture: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, cook the cherry mixture for about 7-10 minutes, stirring regularly until the sauce thickens and starts bubbling.
  6. Add lemon juice: Remove from heat and stir in the lemon juice.
  7. Cool down: Let your cherry pie filling cool completely before using it in your favorite dessert recipes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 1gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin C: 10mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Serve with a dollop of whipped cream or ice cream for an extra treat!

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