Homemade Cherry Pie Filling
Cherry pie filling is so easy to make from scratch with this easy homemade recipe!
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Ingredients
4 servings
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar (or more to taste)
- 4 tablespoons cornstarch
- pinch salt
- 1 ⅓ cup water
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 5 cups fresh sweet cherries (pitted)
- 4 drops red food coloring (optional)
Steps
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In a large saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch and salt. Add water and lemon juice and bring to a boil, while stirring, over medium-high heat.
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Add the cherries, reduce the heat to a low boil and cook for an additional 5 to 10 minutes until thickened, stirring often.
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Remove from the heat and stir in food coloring if using.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
159
kkal
Protein
1g
(2%)
Carbs
40g
(97%)
Fat
0.3g
(1%)
Macronutrients
Calories1598% DV
Protein1g2% DV
Carbs40g13% DV
Fat0.3g0% DV
*DV = Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Source: Spend With Pennies
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