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cherry pie filling

Fresh Homemade Cherry Pie Filling

The benefits of making your own filling, is having full control of the ingredients.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Bakery, Condiments, Desserts
Cuisine International
Servings 4 people
Calories 103 kcal

EQUIPMENT (click pictures for details)

Ingredients
 
 

Instructions
 

  • Wash, halve and pit the sour cherries and place the stones into a cheesecloth.
    ingredients for cherry pie filling
  • Place all ingredients, including the stones in cheesecloth, into a saucepan, bring to a boil and cook for 10-15 minutes.
    cooking cherry pie filling
  • Remove the cheesecloth and transfer the cherry mixture into a tight jar and turn it upside down to sterilize. Store the jar in a dark and cool area.
    cherry pie filling

Notes

  • Almond essence is a traditional ingredient in a cherry filling mix but using the fruit stones instead will also boost flavour.

Nutrition for 1 portion

Calories: 103kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSodium: 1mgFiber: 1gSugar: 21gVitamin A: 43IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg
Keyword cherry, cherry pie filling, fruit, preserve
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