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.

⏱️ 25 min 🔪 Prep: 15 min 🔥 Cook: 10 min 📊 Medium ⭐ 4.8 (37) 👁️ 1 views
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Cherry Pie Filling Foto: Well Plated

Ingredients

2 servings
  • 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

  1. 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.

  2. 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)

128 kkal
Protein 1g (3%)
Carbs 33g (97%)
Fat 0g (0%)

Macronutrients

Calories1286% DV
Protein1g2% DV
Carbs33g11% DV

*DV = Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Source: Well Plated

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