Cherry Pie Filling

Name: Cherry Pie Filling
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 4 cups whole pitted fresh sweet cherries (about 2 pounds with pits or 1 1/2 pounds pitted or frozen, thawed pitted cherries); 1/2 cup honey (plus additional to taste (if using tart cherries, you may need to add a bit more)); 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice; 1/4 cup cornstarch; 1/8 teaspoon pure almond extract

Prep 15 min Cook 10 min Serves 2 Source

Ingredients

4 cups whole pitted fresh sweet cherries (about 2 pounds with pits or 1 1/2 pounds pitted or frozen, thawed pitted cherries)
1/2 cup honey (plus additional to taste (if using tart cherries, you may need to add a bit more))
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/8 teaspoon pure almond extract

Steps

1
Place cherries into a large saucepan. Add 1/2 cup honey, lemon juice, cornstarch, and almond extract (if using), then stir to coat. Turn on the heat to medium.
2
Cook the filling, stirring often, until glossy and thickened, about 5 - 10 minutes. Very carefully so as not to burn your tongue, taste the mixture. If you desire additional sweetness, add more honey a few teaspoons at a time. Remove pan from the heat and let the filling cool completely. Transfer to a storage jar.