Cherry Pie Filling

Cherry Pie Filling

great to have on standby

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 5m
Cook Time: 15m
Total Time: 20m
Servings: 6
Difficulty: Easy
4.9 (17 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

218
Calories
1.2g
Protein
54.2g
Carbohydrates
2.3g
Fiber
0mg
Cholesterol
47.1g
Sugars
Cherry Pie Filling

Recipe Description

I make this Cherry Pie Filling recipe when I have a lot of cherries and I keep it in my freezer to have on standby when I am craving cherry pie. Sometimes I forget about it until winter and when I remember to use the cherry pie filling in a pie, I am instantly transported to summer again! It’s like a gift to future me!

Making this homemade cherry pie filling couldn’t be easier. I start by heating red cherries in a saucepan until they are soft and the juice bursts out of them. In a separate bowl I mix together sugar and cornstarch which I add to the cherries. Once the filling thickens, I remove the saucepan from the heat and leave the mixture to cool completely before using.

To make Cherry Pie Filling, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Cherry Pie Filling

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Heat cherries

    15 min
    Step 1 - Cherry Pie FillingStep 1 - Cherry Pie Filling

    Place 4 cups of pitted cherries in a saucepan. Cover the pan and heat cherries over medium heat for 10 to 15 minutes until they release their juices and start to simmer. Stir often.

  2. 2

    Mix cornstarch and sugar

    1 min
    Step 2 - Cherry Pie FillingStep 2 - Cherry Pie Filling

    In a small bowl, mix 1 cup of white sugar with ¼ cup of cornstarch until evenly combined.

  3. 3

    Mix sugar with cherries

    1 min
    Step 3 - Cherry Pie FillingStep 3 - Cherry Pie Filling

    Add the sugar mixture to the heated cherries in the saucepan and mix to combine.

  4. 4

    Thicken filling

    5 min
    Step 4 - Cherry Pie Filling

    Return the saucepan to a low heat and bring to a simmer. Continue to simmer until the filling has thickened.

  5. 5

    Cool

    2h
    Step 5 - Cherry Pie Filling

    Leave the filling cool completely before using.

  6. 6

    Serve

    Step 6 - Cherry Pie Filling

    Use immediately as a pie filling or freeze for later use.

This Cherry Pie Filling is a great thing to have on standby in your freezer. Don’t forget to tag #CookMeRecipes if you make this pie filling.

About the author

Lilly Mathuse

Lilly is an enthusiastic and cheerful young mom. She knows as well as any parent that children can be really picky when it comes to food. And she’s had plenty of experience trying to cook meals that are both tasty and nutritious, and able to satisfy the tastes of a fussy kid right away! To save you some precious time, Lilly's going to share with you all the tricks she learned the hard way, so you don’t have to! She has a wealth of recipes for quick and easy meals for kids and families on a budget.

Recipe Reviews

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4.9 out of 5 (17 reviews)
Bernardo
February 3, 2025
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Hice este relleno de cereza con mis hijos el verano pasado. Lo guardamos en el congelador y cada vez que lo uso, me recuerda esos momentos divertidos en la cocina. Es muy fácil y delicioso.

Dave
October 16, 2024
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Dude, this cherry pie filling is a total game changer! I stash it in my freezer and when winter hits, boom, instant summer vibes! So easy to make too. Love it!

HappyHannah
July 22, 2024
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This cherry pie filling reminds me of summers at my grandma's house.

Gina
February 20, 2024
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Superb! This recipe is my secret for summery flavor in winter. My kids love it in pies, can’t get enough!

Vicky
January 21, 2024
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Best cherry filling ever! It takes me back to summer days.

Irene Smith
October 3, 2023
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Summer nostalgia captured perfectly!

Xena
September 30, 2023
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Superb

Benny
June 17, 2021
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OMG, this cherry pie filling is a summer dream! I made a pie last winter, and it was like sunshine in my kitchen. So easy, too!

Lilyana Klitzing
April 18, 2021
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Melts in your mouth can't wait to make some cherry filled cupcakes out of it.

Nancy Sheely
April 12, 2021
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Tasty and simple to make will be making it again for sure maybe for some type of cake.

Rosa Rosinsky
April 10, 2021
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Good but needed a lot more sugar added to it the cherries were slightly sour.

Emily
April 1, 2021
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This cherry pie filling is epic! Made it with my kids, and it's so easy. Every winter we enjoy summer vibes with it, total lifesaver.

Natalya Longo
March 15, 2021
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Cherry pie filling was delicious and fun to make thanks for sharing.

Mercy Abramson
March 14, 2021
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This was really good I actually ate it on it's own lol.

Kadence Meher
March 9, 2021
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Mine looked a lot more like a jello great taste for sure though.

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