Cherry Pie Filling Recipe
Use this homemade cherry pie filling to make pies, cakes, cobblers, cheesecakes, or simply eat it with a spoon.
Servings: 4 cups
Ingredients
- 6 cups cherries (pitted fresh or frozen)
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 3 1/2 tbsp cornstarch
- 2/3 cup sweetener of choice
- optional 1 tsp pure vanilla extract or 1/4 tsp almond extract
- optional pinch salt
Instructions
- Stir all ingredients except the vanilla in a saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Once boiling, turn to low and stir frequently until cherries are super soft and sauce is thick (about 10-15 minutes). Turn off the heat, and stir in the vanilla extract. Especially if using sour cherries, add more sweetener as desired.View Nutrition Facts
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Notes
Try the cherries over this Vegan Chocolate Cake.
Nutrition
Calories: 60kcal