Description
Evans Sour Cherry Pie Filling is a delightful homemade treat that captures the essence of fresh sour cherries in every bite. This versatile filling is perfect for baking pies, enhancing desserts, or adding a sweet-tart twist to breakfast dishes. It’s simple to prepare and allows you to control the ingredients, ensuring a rich and authentic cherry flavor without any preservatives. Whether you’re hosting a special occasion or looking for an everyday indulgence, this pie filling will elevate your culinary creations. With its easy preparation steps and long-lasting storage options, you’ll always have a delicious treat ready to serve.
Ingredients
- 4 cups pitted sour cherries (fresh and frozen)
- 2 cups cherry juice
- 1/3 cup cornstarch
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/3 cup white sugar
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
Instructions
- Thaw the frozen cherries completely and drain excess juice.
- In a mixing bowl, blend cornstarch with both sugars.
- In a medium saucepan, combine cherry juice and gradually whisk in the dry mixture.
- Cook over medium-low heat while stirring until thickened and clear.
- Fold in the drained cherries and cook for an additional minute until bubbling.
- Remove from heat, add almond extract and vanilla, then mix well.
- Pour into a canning jar while warm, cool to room temperature, then seal tightly for storage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Canning
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Use fresh sour cherries when in season for optimal flavor. Adjust sweetness by modifying sugar levels according to preference. Strain thoroughly to avoid excess juice making the filling runny.