Easy Homemade Cherry Pie Filling
Learn how to make quick and easy homemade cherry pie filling recipe from scratch, with 6 simple ingredients. Can be used in pies, crumbles, cakes and more.
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 189kcal
Ingredients
- 6 cups Cherries Fresh, Pitted
- ½ cup Water
- 2 tablespoon Lemon juice
- ⅔ cup Granulated sugar
- 4 tablespoon Cornstarch
- ¼ teaspoon Vanilla extract
- Red food coloring Optional
Instructions
- In a non-stick saucepan, add cherries, water, lemon juice, sugar and cornstarch and cook on medium heat until it comes to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to low and cook and for 10 minutes, while stirring, until it becomes thick and liquid is reduced.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and red food coloring.
- Let it cool down and then use it in pies, tarts, cakes e.t.c. Enjoy!
Notes
- Read all my tips above.
- Leftovers can be stored in a sealed container or jar in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Leftovers can also be frozen in sealed freezer bags for up to 1 month.
Nutrition
Calories: 189kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 1g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 306mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 40g | Vitamin A: 90IU | Vitamin C: 11.6mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 0.5mg