BLACK CHERRY FILLING

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Only four ingredients are used to make the rich filling for our Haunted Black Forest Layer Cake-frozen black cherries, sugar, kirsch, and cornstarch. It comes together in just 10 minutes and can be made up to two days in advance.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Yield Makes about 5 cups

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 pounds frozen black cherries, thawed, drained, and juice reserved
1/2 cup sugar
3 tablespoons kirsch
2 tablespoons cornstarch

Steps:

  • Whisk reserved juice, sugar, kirsch, and cornstarch in a small saucepan until smooth. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon, about 8 minutes. Let syrup cool slightly. Combine syrup and cherries in a medium bowl. Refrigerate until ready to use, up to 2 days.

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