If you’re a fan of cherries, especially during their peak season, you’re going to love this simple homemade cherry pie filling recipe!
Forget about the canned stuff – making your own is so much easier, and the flavor is unbeatable.
In this video, Dorothy from Crazy for Crust walks you through how to create the perfect cherry pie filling using fresh or frozen cherries, with just a few basic ingredients.
Not only is this filling great for pies, but Dorothy also shares creative ways to use it in desserts.
Whether you’re looking for a new dessert to try or just want a sweet, versatile filling on hand, this recipe is sure to become a staple in your kitchen!
INGREDIENTS
4 1/2 – 5 cups cherries pitted
¼ cup water
⅔ cup sugar
¼ cup cornstarch
1 tablespoon lemon juice see note
INSTRUCTIONS
- Pit cherries and place them in a medium saucepan with the water.
- Place over medium-low heat and cover.
- Bring to a boil and cook until the cherries start to soften and release their juices, about 10-15 minutes.
- Make a cornstarch slurry: add the cornstarch with an additional ¼ cup of COLD water to a small bowl and stir with a spoon.
- Add the lemon juice if you feel the mixture is too sweet.
- Stir the sugar into the cherries, then add the cornstarch slurry.
- Stir continuously while the mixture thickens, which will happen fast.
- Remove the cherries from the heat and place in a bowl or large jar.
- Cool to room temperature then chill until ready to use.
- You can also freeze. Will last up to 4 days in the refrigerator.
