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Cherry Pie Filling Recipe with Frozen Cherries

Deb Burns
This homemade Cherry Pie Filling with Frozen Cherries comes together in just 15 minutes using simple pantry ingredients. Rich, glossy, and bursting with cherry flavor, it's perfect for pies, cherry desserts, cheesecake toppings, ice cream, pancakes, and more. Makes approximately 4 cups.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Course Dessert, Sauce
Cuisine American
Servings 16 ¼ cup servings
Calories 80 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds frozen cherries
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • ½ cup water
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 4 tablespoons cornstarch
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • Add frozen cherries, water, and lemon juice to a medium-sized pot over medium heat on the stove.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and sugar until combined.
  • Stir the sugar and cornstarch mixture with the cherries in the pan.
  • Bring everything to a gentle simmer, stirring to prevent sticking. The mixture will thicken as it cooks. Simmer for 5-10 minutes or until filling thickens.
  • Remove from heat and add vanilla extract.
  • Let cool slightly before using.

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.

Nutrition

Calories: 80kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 0.1gSaturated Fat: 0.02gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.03gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.03gSodium: 1mgPotassium: 127mgFiber: 1gSugar: 17gVitamin A: 36IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 8mgIron: 0.2mg
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