Fresh Cherry Pie Filling Recipe
Prep Time:
5 minutes
Cook Time:
5 minutes
Servings:
1 Pie
Ingredients
  • ¼ cup water
  • ¼ cup cornstarch
  • 6 cups pitted sweet cherries, fresh or frozen
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 2 Tablespoons pineapple juice
  • ½ teaspoon almond extract
Directions
  1. In a small bowl whisk together the water and cornstarch until smooth.
  2. In a large pot add the cornstarch/water mixture, cherries, sugar, and pineapple juice and stir together.
  3. Heat on medium-high heat until liquid is boiling, then reduce heat to a simmer. Simmer until the sauce has thickened, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and add in the almond extract.
  4. Use pie filling in a pie recipe of your choice, or top desserts with it.