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Cherry Pie Filling
Prep
25 mins
Cook
15 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Medium
My favorite thing about this cherry pie filling is how incredibly simple it is to make. Fresh tart cherries are packed with antioxidants that are so good for you, and honestly, this recipe comes together in just 40 minutes from start to finish. The best part? You probably have everything you need in your pantry already. No fancy ingredients or complicated techniques required. Just pit your cherries, combine them with sugar and cornstarch, and let the oven do the work while you relax. Whether you're filling a homemade pie crust or topping vanilla ice cream, this filling tastes like you spent all day in the kitchen.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 44 cups pitted tart red cherries
- 11 cup white sugar
- ¼ cup cornstarch¼ cup cornstarch
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Instructions
- 1
Place cherries into a saucepan over medium heat. Cover and cook, stirring often, until cherries release their juices and come to a simmer, 10 to 15 minutes.
- 2
Whisk sugar with cornstarch in a bowl until combined; pour mixture into hot cherries and juice. Stir until thoroughly combined.
- 3
Bring to a simmer over low heat; cook until thickened, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool before using as pie filling.
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