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A mason jar with cherry fruit filling.

The BEST Cherry Filling

Author: Veena Azmanov
4.75 from 24 votes
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 5 mins
Total Time: 15 mins
Calories: 180kcal
Adjust Servings Here: 2 Cups

Description

A cherry filling is a simple and easy recipe that gets done in minutes and is an absolute treat. You can also use it in so many different ways. And, try a spoonful over your breakfast yogurt, a stack of pancakes, or waffles. Layer it between cake layers like a cake filling. Spread it in a pre-baked crust as a cherry pie filling or use it on your favorite desserts and ice creams, or desserts.

Ingredients 

  • 7 oz (200 g) Cherries
  • ¼ cup (50 g) White sugar
  • 1 tbsp Cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp Lemon juice
  • ½ cup (120 ml) Water (divided)

Instructions

  • Wash and deseed cherries (remove seeds from the cherries).
  • In a saucepan, over medium heat, add the cherries, sugar, lemon juice, and ¼ cup water. Cook on low to medium heat until all the sugar has dissolved. Use a vegetable masher to mash some of the fruit.
    Pro tip - Mashing will add a nice thicker consistency to the topping but make sure to leave some cherries whole.
  • Combine the remaining water with cornstarch. Add it to the saucepan. Continue to cook on low heat until the filling is thick and glossy. When thick enough to coat the back of a wooden spoon or spatula it's ready.
    Pro tip - Cornstarch can settle to the bottom of the water. So, you must stir it just before adding it to the saucepan.
  • Remove and pour into a mason jar. Let cool completely or use as directed in your recipe.
    Pro tip - The filling will thicken as it cools so keep that in mind when you take it off the heat.
Nutrition Information
Calories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 1gFat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0gMonounsaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 0mgPotassium: 0mgFiber: 2gSugar: 38gVitamin A: 0IUVitamin C: 0mgCalcium: 0mgIron: 0mg

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