The BEST Cherry Pie Filling
This homemade cherry pie filling is easy, fruity, and perfect for pies, cheesecakes, cakes, and more. Made in 15 minutes using fresh or frozen cherries, it’s a staple every baker needs.
Ingredients
Cherries200 g
White sugar50 g
Lemon juice1 tbsp
Cornstarch1 tbsp
Water ((divided))120 ml
Salt ((optional) )0 tsp, original: 0.25 tsp
Instructions
Step-by-step guide
- 1
Prep: Pit the cherries and collect any juices.
- 2
Cook: In a saucepan, combine cherries, sugar, lemon juice, and ¼ cup water. Cook until sugar dissolves, mashing some cherries for texture.
- 3
Thicken: Mix remaining water with cornstarch, stir, and add to the saucepan. Cook on low until thick and glossy, coating the back of a spoon.
- 4
Cool: Remove from heat; it will thicken further as it cools. Store in a mason jar in the fridge or freezer.
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