Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of making your own Simple Cherry Pie Filling, a versatile treat perfect for various desserts. This cherry filling bursts with fresh, vibrant flavors and is incredibly easy to prepare in just 20 minutes. Made with wholesome ingredients like sweet cherries and a touch of lemon juice, it elevates everything from classic cherry pies to morning yogurt or pancakes. Plus, there’s no need for animal-derived gelatin; this recipe uses cornstarch to achieve the perfect consistency. Whether you’re topping your favorite breakfast or creating a stunning dessert, this Simple Cherry Pie Filling is sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups sweet cherries, pitted
- 3/4 cup water
- 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Pit the cherries using a cherry pitter and place them in a bowl.
- In a large saucepan, combine the pitted cherries with water, lemon juice, sugar, cornstarch, and vanilla extract.
- Mix well and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring frequently until thickened.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg