Cherry Pie Filling
Simple cherry pie filling that you can use for anything from turnovers to ice cream topping.
Ingredients
- 4 cups fresh tart cherries pitted
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup water
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp lemon juice optional
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp almond extract optional
Instructions
- In medium saucepan, combine cherries, sugar, water and lemon juice. Stir to combine.
- Heat over medium heat to boiling, then turn down and allow to simmer for 5-7 minutes. Stir occasionally.
- In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and a tablespoon of cold water to create a slurry.
- Gradually pour the slurry into the simmering cherry mixture, stirring constantly.
- Continue to cook for 2-3 minutes or until thickened.
- Add vanilla and almond extract.
- Allow to cool.