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Cherry Pie Filling Recipe (and ways to use it)!



Learn how to make an easy cherry pie filling from scratch – and then two of my favorite ways to use it: Cherry Danish Bites and Cherry Delight! This easy pie filling is perfect for so many recipes – and you can make it with fresh or frozen cherries!

PIE FILLLING RECIPE: https://www.crazyforcrust.com/cherry-pie-filling-recipe/
CHERRY DANISH RECIPE (5:55): https://www.crazyforcrust.com/easy-cherry-danish-recipe/
CHERRY DELIGHT RECIPE (4:45) : https://www.crazyforcrust.com/cherry-delight-recipe/

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How to make Cherry Pie Filling:
INGREDIENTS
4 1/2 – 5 cups cherries pitted
¼ cup water
⅔ cup sugar
¼ cup cornstarch
1 tablespoon lemon juice see note

INSTRUCTIONS
Pit cherries and place them in a medium saucepan with the water. Place over medium-low heat and cover. Bring to a boil and cook until the cherries start to soften and release their juices, about 10-15 minutes.
Make a cornstarch slurry: add the cornstarch with an additional ¼ cup of COLD water to a small bowl and stir with a spoon.
Add the lemon juice if you feel the mixture is too sweet (see note).
Stir the sugar into the cherries, then add the cornstarch slurry. Stir continuously while the mixture thickens, which will happen fast.
Remove the cherries from the heat and place in a bowl or large jar. Cool to room temperature then chill until ready to use. You can also freeze. Will last up to 4 days in the refrigerator

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20 Comments

  1. Wanda Davis

    My son loves cherry pie. I usually use almond extract, but I will try vanilla. Also, I've only used cherries for pie. Thanks for the recipes!

  7. Naomi Lizama

    I just made it, it came out pretty good. I think my cherries were too ripe to begin with but hey at least the MR. Loved it. It is his birthday so I’m making him a cherry pie once it cools

  13. Mrs. A

    Yep, I just made this to put on mini cheesecakes for a family gathering. My cherries were frozen. Luckily I watched the video before making, because the frozen cherry tip didn’t come until 3:18. Usually I cook alongside the chef (so I don’t miss anything) and this could have been disastrous. For future videos please put at it at the beginning. Thank you for the slurry remixing tip. Super helpful 😊! And super yummy!!

  15. Mirada

    If using tapioca flour instead of cornstarch, suggestions are to use twice the amount of tapioca flour to replace cornstarch. What are your thoughts?

  16. Hobby Hopper

    Best cherry pitter is the 7 at a time one from Sur la Table. A little speedy initially but I’ve used mine successfully for years!

  19. Linda P

    I have a sweet tooth. I like alone. I don't want to look like a balloon, which is what would happen if I baked a pie. I would single handedly finish it in 2 days. My solution is to make hand pies. Kept out of sight out of mind in the freezer until I have a hankering for a slice of pie. I was recently given a bunch of cherries. Thanks for the recipe. I see cherry pie on my menu.

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