Sweet Symphony of Cherry Pie Filling
A delightful cherry pie filling recipe that brings nostalgia to every bite, perfect for enhancing pies, pancakes, or yogurt.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 2 cups 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 1/2 cups (1.5 lbs) cherries, pitted
- 1/3 cup (80 ml) water
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) lemon juice
- 2/3 cup (210 g) maple syrup or 1 cup (200 g) white granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup (30 g) cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prep the cherries by washing and pitting them.
- Combine ingredients in a medium saucepan: pitted cherries, water, lemon juice, and half of your sweetener.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, about 5-7 minutes.
- Thicken the filling by mixing cornstarch with cold water to create a slurry, then gradually add it to the cherry mixture.
- Add the finishing touches: stir in vanilla and almond extract, plus a pinch of salt.
- Cool the filling to room temperature before using.
Notes
For variations, try adding raspberries, cinnamon, or mini chocolate chips. Store in an airtight container for 4-5 days in the fridge.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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