Description
Indulge in the vibrant sweetness of this Simple Cherry Pie Filling, perfect for elevating your favorite desserts. In just 20 minutes, you can whip up this delightful blend of fresh sweet cherries, sugar, and a hint of lemon juice. This versatile recipe is not just for traditional pies; it’s an excellent topping for pancakes, waffles, and yogurt, making every meal feel special. Its beautiful color and rich flavor will impress family and friends at any gathering or cozy brunch. With only six simple ingredients, you’ll have a delicious cherry filling ready to enhance your dishes in no time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups sweet cherries (pitted)
- 3/4 cup water
- 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Pit the cherries using a cherry pitter and place them in a bowl.
- In a large saucepan, combine the pitted cherries with water, lemon juice, sugar, cornstarch, and vanilla extract. Stir until well mixed.
- Over medium heat, bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, reduce heat to low and simmer for about 10 minutes while stirring frequently until thickened.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup or 60g
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 2mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg