Homemade cherry pie filling that uses fresh or frozen tart red cherries is easy to make on the stovetop in 15 minutes with just 3 simple ingredients.
Preparation Time
25 mins
Cooking Time
15 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Calories
219 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Place cherries into a saucepan over medium heat. Cover and cook, stirring often, until cherries release their juices and come to a simmer, 10 to 15 minutes.
Step 2
Whisk sugar with cornstarch in a bowl until combined; pour mixture into hot cherries and juice. Stir until thoroughly combined.
Step 3
Bring to a simmer over low heat; cook until thickened, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool before using as pie filling.
