Homemade Cherry Pie Filling
This pie filling recipe turns a few simple ingredients into a luscious treat full of juicy cherries and thickened sauce.
Servings: 3 cups
Ingredients
- 600 grams (approx. 4 cups) dark sweet frozen cherries (pitted)
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 1½ tbsp lemon juice
- 3 tbsp cornstarch
- 3 tbsp water
- ½ tsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine frozen cherries, sugar, and lemon juice. Bring to a boil, stirring often.
- Meanwhile, combine water and cornstarch in a small bowl to create a slurry. Slowly add to simmering cherries, stirring as you pour.
- Stir pie filling until thickened enough to coat the back of a wooden spoon. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract. Cool slightly before adding to recipies.
Notes
This pie filling can be stored in the fridge for up to one week. Note that it will thicken while in the fridge, but warm it gently on the stove if needed to thin out.
This recipe can be frozen for up to 3 months.
This recipe makes 3 cups of pie filling. It can be doubled if needed.
If using sour cherries instead of sweet cherries, you may need to adjust the sugar. Start with an extra 1/4 cup, taste, then add more if needed.