Description
Cherry pie filling is the ultimate dessert topping, combining the sweetness of ripe cherries with a hint of tartness. This easy-to-make mixture is perfect for pies, pancakes, and even ice cream sundaes. With its vibrant red color and rich flavor, it promises to elevate any dish to a new level of deliciousness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh pitted cherries
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Wash and pit the cherries, ensuring you have about four cups.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the cherries, sugar, lemon juice, flour, and salt. Stir until blended.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle boil while stirring frequently for about 5 minutes until juices are released.
- Reduce heat and let it simmer for 10 minutes to thicken.
- Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly before using in your favorite recipes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg