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Cherry Filling

Prep Time 20 minutes
Yield: 2 cups
Homemade cherry filling is so easy to make, you will never go back to canned cherry pie filling! With just a few ingredients and a few minutes, you can create sweet, tart cherry filling from scratch! Perfect as a cake or cupcake filling!

Ingredients 

  • 16 oz frozen sweet cherries
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup water
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp water

Instructions

  • In a medium saucepan, combine frozen sweet cherries, granulated sugar, ½ cup water, and lemon juice. Stir to combine.
  • Cook the cherry mixture over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until the cherries soften, approximately 10-15 minutes.
  • In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and 2 tbsp water. Stir to combine.
  • Remove the saucepan from the heat. Pour cornstarch slurry into the cherry mixture and stir immediately to prevent lumps.
  • Transfer the cherry filling to a heatproof container. Cool to room temperature.
  • You can use the cherry filling once it cools to room temperature or store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Notes

Cherry filling can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. To use, bring the filling to room temperature and stir for best results. 
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