Homemade Cherry Pie Filling = The Best Cherry Pie! Recipe - (4.6/5)

Ingredients

• CRUST:
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (I used King Arthur unbleached AP flour)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 cup (2-sticks) unsalted butter chilled and cut into small pieces
• 1/4 to 1/2 cup ice water
• PIE FILLING:
• 5 to 6 cups sour cherries*, packed in water or individually quick frozen
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon (I reduced this to 1/4 teaspoon)
• 1/4 cup quick-cooking tapioca or 1/2 cup Pie Filling Enhancer** OR
• 7 1/2 teaspoons Clearjel***
• 1 teaspoon almond extract
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons butter, optional (I always use this)
• INGREDIENT NOTES:
• I used 3 cans of Oregon Fruit Products Sour Cherries in water. For a deep-dish pan, use 4 cans.
• Pie Filling enhancer can be purchased through King Arthur Flour.com
• I use Clearjel for all of my fruit pies, which I order from King Arthur.com.