Ingredients
5 to 6 cups fresh pitted cherries (about 2.5 to 3 pounds) This forms the base and brings natural sweetness and flavor
0.5 cup water Helps create the liquid base for cooking
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice Adds brightness and helps preserve the color
0.67 cup granulated sugar (increase to 0.75 cup if using sour cherries) Balances the tartness, with an option for extra sweetness if needed
4 tablespoons cornstarch Acts as the thickening agent to achieve the perfect consistency
0.25 teaspoon almond extract (optional) Provides a subtle nutty aroma to enhance the overall taste
Instructions
1-First Step: Rinse and pit the cherries to get them ready, making sure they’re clean and prepared.
2-Second Step: In a saucepan, mix cherries, sugar, water, lemon juice, and cornstarch, then heat over medium until the cherries release juice and everything dissolves.
3-Third Step: Create a slurry by mixing cornstarch with a bit of cold water, then stir it into the cherry mix slowly.
4-Fourth Step: Keep cooking for 3-5 minutes until it thickens and looks glossy, stirring as needed.
5-Fifth Step: Take it off the heat and add almond extract if you want that extra flavor, or try vanilla for something different.
6-Sixth Step: Let it cool down before adding to your pie or storing it away.
7-Final Step: Use it right away or pop it in the fridge; just check that all ingredients fit your dietary needs for vegan or gluten-free options.
Last Step:
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🍴 Use frozen pitted cherries directly to save time, but add extra cooking time as needed.
🍧 Avoid over-thickening by limiting tapioca starch to no more than 6 tablespoons if substituting cornstarch.
❄️ Store filling properly in airtight containers for freshness and extended shelf life.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 135
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0.2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg