Cherry Pie Filling
Thick, homemade cherry pie filling that's so much better than canned! This recipe uses fresh cherries and is naturally sweetened with honey.
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Ingredients
- 4 cups whole pitted fresh sweet cherries (about 2 pounds with pits or 1 1/2 pounds pitted or frozen, thawed pitted cherries)
- 1/2 cup honey (plus additional to taste (if using tart cherries, you may need to add a bit more))
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/8 teaspoon pure almond extract
Steps
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Place cherries into a large saucepan. Add 1/2 cup honey, lemon juice, cornstarch, and almond extract (if using), then stir to coat. Turn on the heat to medium.
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Cook the filling, stirring often, until glossy and thickened, about 5 - 10 minutes. Very carefully so as not to burn your tongue, taste the mixture. If you desire additional sweetness, add more honey a few teaspoons at a time. Remove pan from the heat and let the filling cool completely. Transfer to a storage jar.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Macronutrients
*DV = Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet


















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