Homemade Cherry Pie Filling Recipe
This Homemade Cherry Pie Filling recipe is a quick and easy way to prepare a delicious, thick, and flavorful cherry filling perfect for pies, tarts, or desserts. Using fresh or frozen pitted sour cherries, combined with cornstarch, sugar, and a hint of cinnamon, this filling thickens on the stovetop in just minutes, making it an ideal make-ahead or last-minute ingredient for your baking needs.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 1 batch (enough for one 9-inch pie)
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Fruits
- 4 cups Pitted Sour Cherries (fresh or frozen)
Thickening and Flavoring
- 1/4 cup Cornstarch
- 1 cup Sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon
Instructions
- Prepare the Cherries: Place the 4 cups of pitted sour cherries into a saucepan over medium heat. Cook the cherries until they reach a simmer, releasing their juices and softening slightly.
- Make the Thickening Mixture: In a small bowl, combine 1/4 cup cornstarch, 1 cup sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon. Stir the mixture well to evenly distribute the ingredients.
- Thicken the Filling: Once the cherries are simmering, gradually pour the cornstarch, sugar, and cinnamon mixture into the saucepan while continuously stirring. Continue cooking until the filling bubbles and thickens to the desired consistency.
- Finish and Cool: Remove the saucepan from the heat. Allow the cherry pie filling to cool before using it as a filling in pies, tarts, or any dessert requiring cherry filling.
Notes
- Use fresh or frozen cherries according to availability; if using frozen cherries, do not thaw before cooking.
- Adjust sugar quantity based on the tartness of the cherries or personal preference for sweetness.
- This filling can be refrigerated for up to one week or frozen for longer storage.
- Add a splash of lemon juice or vanilla extract to enhance the flavor if desired.
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