Best 10 Cherry Pie Filling Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful goodness of homemade cherry pie filling with our collection of delectable recipes. Whether you prefer a classic filling bursting with fresh, juicy cherries or crave a unique twist with added flavors like almond or lemon, we have the perfect recipe for you. Explore our traditional cherry pie filling recipe, crafted with a blend of sweet cherries, sugar, and cornstarch for a thick and luscious texture. Discover variations that incorporate spices like cinnamon and nutmeg for a warm and aromatic filling. For those seeking a healthier alternative, try our low-sugar cherry pie filling, which uses natural sweeteners like honey or maple syrup without compromising on taste. If you're short on time, our quick and easy cherry pie filling can be ready in just 15 minutes using frozen cherries and a few simple ingredients. And for a special treat, try our unique cherry almond pie filling or cherry lemon pie filling, where the combination of flavors creates a truly extraordinary dessert experience.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHERRY PIE FILLING



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A homemade cherry pie filling! You can use fresh or frozen tart cherries.

Provided by mrsC

Categories     Desserts     Fillings     Fruit Fillings

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 3

4 cups pitted tart red cherries
1 cup white sugar
¼ cup cornstarch

Steps:

  • Place cherries into a saucepan over medium heat, and cover the pan; heat cherries until they release their juice and come to a simmer, 10 to 15 minutes. Stir often.
  • In a bowl, whisk the sugar with cornstarch until smooth; pour the mixture into the hot cherries and juice, and thoroughly combine. Return to low heat, bring to a simmer, and cook until the filling has thickened, about 2 minutes; remove from heat, let cool, and use as pie filling.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 218.9 calories, Carbohydrate 54.2 g, Fat 0.9 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 0.5 mg, Sugar 47.1 g

HOMEMADE CHERRY PIE FILLING



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Fresh tart cherries give this pie filling a homemade flavor that's superior to canned.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 cups fresh tart cherries, pitted
1-1/2 cups water
2 tablespoons lemon juice
6 drops red food coloring, optional
ADDITIONAL INGREDIENT:
Pastry for double-crust pie (9 inches)

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch and salt. Add the cherries, water and lemon juice. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in food coloring if desired. Yield: 4 cups. , For a lattice-crust pie: Line a 9-in. pie plate with bottom pastry; add filling. Make a lattice crust; trim, seal and flute edges. Cover edges loosely with foil. , Bake at 400° for 15 minutes. Remove foil; bake 15-20 minutes longer or until crust is golden and filling is bubbly. Cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 359 calories, Fat 14g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 277mg sodium, Carbohydrate 56g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

CHERRY PIE FILLING BREAD



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Make and share this Cherry Pie Filling Bread recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Marie

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 1h20m

Yield 2 loaves, 36 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 cups oil
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups flour
2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 (20 ounce) can cherry pie filling
1 1/2 cups chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Beat together oil, eggs and vanilla.
  • Sift dry ingredients together and add to egg mixture.
  • Stir in cherry pie filling and nuts by hand.
  • Pour into 2 greased and floured loaf pans.
  • Bake at 350° for 50 minutes to 1 hour.

EASY CHERRY PIE FILLING CRISP



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I'm always craving cherries and something crispy, so why not make something that's as easy to put together as it is to eat!

Provided by 2CollegeBakers

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (20 ounce) can sugar-free cherry pie filling
1/2 cup flour
1/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup brown sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
4 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup quick-cooking oats

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • Pour pie filling into pyrex dish.
  • Combine all other ingredients until butter is the size of small balls/peas.
  • Top pie filling.
  • Bake 30-35 minutes or until crisp is golden brown.

FRESH CHERRY PIE FILLING



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A copycat version of what you get in a can, only fresher. Different kinds of cherries can be used (we have a sour cherry tree) and sugar can be increased or decreased to taste. Excellent on a fresh cheesecake.

Provided by Bakerette87

Categories     Desserts     Fillings     Fruit Fillings

Time 25m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 4

½ cup water
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 cups pitted fresh sour cherries
½ cup white sugar

Steps:

  • Combine water and cornstarch in a small bowl; mix slurry until very few lumps remain.
  • Pour slurry into a saucepan. Stir in cherries and sugar. Cook over medium heat, covered, until mixture is desired thickness, 15 to 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 56.3 calories, Carbohydrate 14.1 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 0.6 g, Sodium 2 mg, Sugar 11.1 g

TAMMY'S FAMOUS PINK STUFF ( CHERRY PIE FILLING PINEAPPLE DESSERT



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I honestly have no idea where I got this recipe. I have made it for all family gatherings since I was sbout 13 years old. As a matter of fact, this is what I am taking to our Thanksgiving dinner tomorrow. It was requested.

Provided by bonjovi4ever

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple
1 (21 ounce) can cherry pie filling
1 (14 ounce) sweetened condensed milk
1 (8 ounce) Cool Whip

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients together, real good.
  • Chill for at least an hour.
  • (At my house it never gets chilled for an hour, they get into it right away).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 352, Fat 11.6, SaturatedFat 8.9, Cholesterol 16.9, Sodium 83.8, Carbohydrate 58.8, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 37.6, Protein 4.7

CHERRY PIE FILLING BARS



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The cake part of this is absolutely delicious and goes perfectly with the cherries! A favorite at my house! Use a regular size can of cherry pie filling, but you will probably have about half a can leftover.

Provided by KaDo2609

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup margarine
1 1/2 cups sugar
4 eggs
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 cups flour
1 (21 ounce) can cherry pie filling

Steps:

  • Cream margarine and sugar.
  • Add eggs and beat well.
  • Beat in lemon juice and flour.
  • Pour batter into a greased and floured jellyroll pan (or a cookie sheet with tall sides).
  • Use a toothpick to mark where the bars will be cut. Drop about 2-4 cherries with filling in the middle of each square. (You won't use the whole can).
  • Bake at 350 degrees for about 30-40 minutes.
  • Dust with powdered sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 389.6, Fat 17, SaturatedFat 3.2, Cholesterol 70.5, Sodium 210, Carbohydrate 55.2, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 25.2, Protein 4.6

CHERRY PIE FILLING, PINEAPPLE FLUFF



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This is a cool, light and refreshing dessert that is great for barbeques, picnics or potlucks. You just dump the 5 ingredients into a bowl, stir, chill and serve! Looks very pretty served in a clear bowl :)

Provided by Karen..

Categories     Dessert

Time 5m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (21 ounce) can cherry pie filling
1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained (save juice for another recipe or drink it!)
1 1/2-2 cups chopped pecans (optional) or 1 1/2-2 cups walnuts (optional)
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1 (12 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, mix all ingredients until well combined.
  • Chill for an hour or two and then serve!

HOMEMADE CHERRY PIE FILLING



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Cherry pie filling is a versatile go-to for not only pies, but muffin filing, gallettes and sweet rolls (check out my recipe for Cherry Sweet Rolls) Easy to make, its a sweet gem. Enjoy!

Provided by chris elizondo

Categories     Pies

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 c pitted cherries (you can use 2 cups of dried cherries instead)
1 c turbinado sugar (you may use white also)
1/4 c cornstarch
1/8 tsp lemon juice
2 c water - only if you are using dried cherries!

Steps:

  • 1. If using fresh cherries : In a saucepan, put cherries over medium heat. Cover the pan and heat the cherries until they begin to simmer in their own juices (10-15 mins), stirring often. If using dried cherries, follow the instructions above, however, add the 2 cups of water to the cherries as they begin to heat and continue on.
  • 2. In a medium bowl, whisk the sugar with the cornstarch. Add the lemon juice to cherries in pot and then pour the sugar mixture into the hot cherries and juice and mix well. Drop heat to low, bring to a simmer, and cook until the filling has thickened, about 2 minutes. Enjoy!

CHERRY PIE FILLING



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Anyone trying this recipe needs to know how to can and process. I am not a canner by any means..but just bought a new cookbook while on vacation and found this yummy recipe for homemade cherry pie filling..sounds good to me, not that I plan on canning anytime soon, lol!! I may make this and try freezing the portions instead. My...

Provided by Carole F

Categories     Pies

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 qt pitted sour cherries
4 c white sugar
6 c water
1 1/2 c clear jel
red food coloring (optional)
1 pkg cherry kool-aid

Steps:

  • 1. Place water, sugar, cherries, food coloring, and kool-aid in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil. Mix clear jel and 1 1/2 cups cold water and dissolve well. Add to cherry mixture and cook till clear and thickened. Spoon into quart jars. Process for 20-25 minutes. Yield: 6-7 quarts

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh, ripe cherries. If using frozen cherries, thaw them completely before using.
  • If you don't have time to pit the cherries, you can use a cherry pitter to remove the pits quickly and easily.
  • To prevent the filling from being too runny, use a cornstarch or flour thickener. You can also add a small amount of tapioca starch or instant ClearJel.
  • If you want a sweeter filling, add more sugar. You can also add a small amount of honey, maple syrup, or agave nectar.
  • For a more tart filling, add a squeeze of lemon juice or a pinch of citric acid.
  • To add a bit of spice, add a pinch of ground cinnamon, nutmeg, or ginger.
  • For a more complex flavor, add a small amount of almond extract, vanilla extract, or rum extract.

Conclusion:

Cherry pie filling is a delicious and versatile filling that can be used in a variety of desserts, such as pies, tarts, and turnovers. It is also a great way to use up fresh cherries when they are in season. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can make a delicious cherry pie filling that will be sure to impress your family and friends.

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