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Homemade Cherry Pie Filling Recipe
Ready in minutes, this easy Cherry Pie Filling recipe is great for all your favorite cherry desserts!
Prep Time
10
minutes
mins
Cook Time
10
minutes
mins
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Keyword:
cherry pie, cherry pie filling
Servings:
12
Calories:
61
kcal
Author:
Kellie
Cost:
$8
Ingredients
1/3
cup
sugar
1/4
cup
cornstarch
1/4
teaspoon
salt
4
cups
fresh sweet cherries
pitted
1 1/2
cups
water
zest and juice of 1 lemon
4-5
drops red food coloring
optional
Instructions
In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine the sugar, cornstarch and salt.
Stir in the cherries, water, lemon zest and lemon juice.
Bring to a boil.
Cook for 2-3 minutes or until thickened, stirring constantly.
Remove from the heat and stir in food coloring, if desired.
Notes
Cherry Pie Filling can be made up to two weeks in advance and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
Calories:
61
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
15
g
|
Protein:
1
g
|
Fat:
1
g
|
Saturated Fat:
1
g
|
Sodium:
50
mg
|
Potassium:
102
mg
|
Fiber:
1
g
|
Sugar:
11
g
|
Vitamin A:
30
IU
|
Vitamin C:
3.2
mg
|
Calcium:
7
mg
|
Iron:
0.2
mg