Cherry Pie Filling Recipe: Easiest Homemade, EVER!

Cherry Pie Filling Recipe: Easiest Homemade, EVER!

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Ditch the can! This cherry pie filling recipe is bursting with fresh cherry flavor. Perfect for pies, ice cream, or just a spoon!

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Ingredients

  • 6 cups (approx. 800g) fresh sweet cherries, pitted and halved (or frozen, thawed and drained)
  • ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons light brown sugar, packed
  • ¼ cup (30g) cornstarch
  • ¼ cup (60ml) water
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract (optional, but highly recommended)
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 Tablespoon unsalted butter cut into small pieces

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