Homemade Cherry Pie Filling

Name: Homemade Cherry Pie Filling
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 4 cups pitted cherries - fresh frozen, or canned; 3 Tablespoons cornstarch; 2 Tablespoons lemon juice - fresh (use only 1 teaspoon if using canned cherries); ⅛ teaspoon salt (leave out if using canned cherries); ½ cup sugar (use ¼ cup if using canned cherries); ½ cup water; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 1 teaspoon lemon zest; ¼ teaspoon almond extract (optional)

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Servings: 6

Ingredients

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4 cups pitted cherries - fresh frozen, or canned3 Tablespoons cornstarch2 Tablespoons lemon juice - fresh (use only 1 teaspoon if using canned cherries)⅛ teaspoon salt (leave out if using canned cherries)½ cup sugar (use ¼ cup if using canned cherries)½ cup water1 teaspoon vanilla1 teaspoon lemon zest¼ teaspoon almond extract (optional)

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Step 1

In medium saucepan, combine cherries, cornstarch, lemon juice, salt, sugar, and water over medium heat until mixture starts to bubble. Turn heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring often.

Step 2

Remove from heat and add vanilla, lemon zest, and almond extract (optional). Cool for 10-15 minutes before using as a dessert topping, or bake in a pie!