Cherry Pie Filling
Cherry pie filling evokes warm memories of summer and family gatherings, with its vibrant ruby-red hue and a perfect blend of tartness and sweetness. This simple recipe transforms fresh cherries into a versatile dessert topping that can elevate pancakes, yogurt, or ice cream. In just a few easy steps, you’ll create a delightful filling that captures the essence of homemade goodness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Total Time: 17 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 5 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 4 cups fresh cherries, pitted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Wash cherries under cold water, remove stems, and pit them.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine pitted cherries, sugar, cornstarch, and lemon juice. Stir until well-coated.
- Cook while stirring occasionally until the mixture bubbles vigorously (about 5-7 minutes) and thickens.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
- Allow to cool before using in your favorite desserts.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 98
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 3mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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