Description

This Cherry Pie Filling boasts an irresistible flavor and simple preparation with fresh cherries, sugar, and almond extract. Ideal for creating delightful desserts, it’s the homemade touch every pie needs!

Ingredients

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1 lb Cherries, fresh or frozen
1/2 cup White granulated sugar
1 TBSP Cornstarch
1 TBSP Water
1/4 tsp Almond extract

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Instructions

Ensure fresh cherries are pitted if using them. In a medium saucepan, combine cherries, sugar, cornstarch, water, and almond extract.
Heat over medium until the cherry juice separates and the cherries soften. Mash the cherries to your desired consistency.
Continue heating until the mixture thickens to about 1 1/2 cups. Transfer to a bowl and let cool completely, refrigerating speeds up the process.

Notes

For a thicker filling, increase the cornstarch slightly.
This filling can also be used as a topping for ice cream or pancakes.
Store any leftover filling in the refrigerator for up to a week.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/4 cup
Calories: 110
Sugar: 23g
Sodium: 1mg
Fat: 0g
Saturated Fat: 0g
Unsaturated Fat: 0g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 26g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 1g
Cholesterol: 0mg