Homemade Cherry Pie Filling Recipe
Sweet and tangy cherry pie filling made from fresh or frozen cherries with a smooth, thickened sauce. Perfect for pies, turnovers, or as a topping for desserts like cheesecake or ice cream. This easy recipe highlights the natural cherry flavor with a hint of lemon and cinnamon for warmth.
Ingredients
- 4 cups pitted cherries fresh or frozen, thawed
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- Pinch of salt
- ⅛ teaspoon cinnamon optional
- ½ cup water optional, if cherries are not very juicy
Instructions
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine cherries, sugar, lemon juice, cornstarch, salt, cinnamon, and water if needed.
- Stir well and bring to a simmer.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and cook, stirring frequently, until the filling thickens, about 8-10 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let cool slightly before using or storing.
Notes
If using tart cherries, adjust the sugar to taste; this filling freezes well for up to 3 mon