Description
Sweet and glossy Homemade Cherry Pie Filling made with simple ingredients for pies, cheesecake, pastries, and desserts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups pitted cherries
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- Pinch of salt
- 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 prepared pie crusts
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar for topping
Instructions
- Wash and pit the cherries before starting the recipe.
- Add cherries, sugar, lemon juice, cornstarch, salt, and cinnamon to a saucepan over medium heat.
- Stir constantly while the mixture heats and releases juices.
- Add a splash of water if needed for a thinner consistency.
- Bring to a simmer and cook for 8 to 10 minutes until thickened.
- Remove from heat and cool slightly before using.
- For pie baking, pour filling into prepared crust.
- Cover with top crust and cut steam vents.
- Sprinkle sugar over the crust if desired.
- Bake at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 45 to 50 minutes until golden and bubbling.
Notes
- Reduce sugar for a more tart filling if desired.
- Frozen cherries should thaw completely before cooking.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Freeze for up to 3 months in airtight containers.
- Warm gently before serving if the filling becomes too thick.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 712
- Sugar: 71
- Sodium: 349
- Fat: 23
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Unsaturated Fat: 13
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 124
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 7
- Cholesterol: 0