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

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