Nothing says homemade comfort quite like a cherry pie baked with luscious, ruby-red fruit filling. This Homemade Cherry Pie Filling captures the bright, sweet-tart flavor of fresh cherries in a thick, glossy sauce that’s ready whenever you need it. Whether you’re preserving a summer harvest or stocking your pantry for holiday baking, this recipe makes dessert preparation quick and effortless.
Made with fresh cherries, sugar, bottled lemon juice, and cook-type Clear Jel®, this filling maintains its beautiful texture during canning and bakes into pies with a perfectly thick consistency. The optional almond extract enhances the natural flavor of the cherries, adding a subtle bakery-style aroma that makes every bite even more delicious.
Beyond classic cherry pie, this versatile filling can be used in cobblers, crisps, turnovers, Danish pastries, cheesecakes, trifles, and as a topping for pancakes, waffles, yogurt, or vanilla ice cream. Keeping a few jars on hand means you’re always just minutes away from an impressive homemade dessert.
This trusted water bath canning recipe is an excellent way to preserve fresh cherries while enjoying their flavor throughout the year. Properly sealed jars store beautifully in a cool pantry, making them a convenient staple for bakers and dessert lovers alike.
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Servings: About 7 quart jars
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: About 1 hour 15 minutes
Ingredients :
- 6 quarts fresh sour cherries (or about 6 pounds sweet cherries), pitted
- 7 cups granulated sugar
- 1¾ cups cook-type Clear Jel®
- 9⅓ cups cold water
- ½ cup bottled lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
Instructions:
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