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Sour Cherry Pie Filling

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My easy sour cherry pie filling recipe will have your cooking like your grandma. If you are looking for a homemade cherry pie filling with no cornstarch this is the cherry pie filling for you! This homemade sour cherry pie filling is perfect for cherry pies, cherry tarts, cherry bars and even sneaking a spoonful out of the fridge in the middle of the night.

 

Sour Cherry Pie Filling in a glass ball quart jar. two fresh sour cherries for garnish. with text across the jar.

Sour Cherry Pie Filling

This cherry pie filling is the perfect balance of sweet and tart. It used 6 cups of fresh tart cherries and arrow root instead of cornstarch. This is the best grain free, gluten free cherry pie filling and everyone will love it!

Easy Cherry Pie Filling Ingredients:

  • 6 cups sour cherries, washed, pitted
  • 1 1/4 cup sugar
  • 3 Tablespoons arrow root
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon Vanilla

How do you make cherry pie filling?

  1. Wash the sour cherries removing the stems and leaves.
  2. Carefully remove the pits from the cherries doing your best not to crush the cherries.
  3. In a sauce pot whisk together the sugar and the arrow root.
  4. Add the vanilla and water. Stir to combine.
  5. Add the sour cherries to the pan.
  6. Turn the heat to medium.
  7. Carefully stir to combine.
  8. Bring to a rolling boil, carefully stirring occasionally.
  9. After a boil is reached, lower the heat and simmer for 10 minutes as the pie filling thickens.
  10. Fill a quart canning jar with the pie filling, leaving 1/2 inch of headspace.
  11. Place on a lid and a band, cool to room temperature.
  12. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks or freeze for 6 months.
  13. Thaw in the refrigerator before using.

Can I water bath can this cherry pie filling?

The short answer is no. Because of the thickener in the cherry pie filling it prevents the center of the jar to reach the correct temperature. In short, it is too dense. But what about canned pie filling I buy in the store? Commercially produced and processed cherry pie filling are processed at a higher temperature and under conditions that can not be reproduced in the home kitchen.

Sour Cherry Pie Filling on a silver spoon on a white saucer.


Sour Cherry Pie Filling in a glass ball quart jar. two fresh sour cherries for garnish.

Printable Sour Cherry Pie Filling Recipe:

Sour Cherry Pie Filling in a glass ball quart jar. two fresh sour cherries for garnish.

Sour Cherry Pie Filling

My easy sour cherry pie filling recipe will have your cooking like your grandma. If you are looking for a homemade cherry pie filling with no cornstarch this is the cherry pie filling for you! This homemade sour cherry pie filling is perfect for cherry pies, cherry tarts, cherry bars and even sneaking a spoonful out of the fridge in the middle of the night.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 1 quart
Calories: 2224kcal
Author: Sarah

Ingredients

Easy Cherry Pie Filling Ingredients:

  • 6 cups sour cherries washed, pitted
  • 1 1/4 cup sugar
  • 3 Tablespoons arrow root
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon Vanilla
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Instructions

How do you make cherry pie filling?

  • Wash the sour cherries removing the stems and leaves.
  • Carefully remove the pits from the cherries doing your best not to crush the cherries.
  • In a sauce pot whisk together the sugar and the arrow root.
  • Add the vanilla and water. Stir to combine.
  • Add the sour cherries to the pan.
  • Turn the heat to medium.
  • Carefully stir to combine.
  • Bring to a rolling boil, carefully stirring occasionally.
  • After a boil is reached, lower the heat and simmer for 10 minutes as the pie filling thickens.
  • Fill a quart canning jar with the pie filling, leaving 1/2 inch of headspace.
  • Place on a lid and a band, cool to room temperature.
  • Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks or freeze for 6 months.
  • Thaw in the refrigerator before using.

Notes

Can I water bath can this cherry pie filling? The short answer is no. Because of the thickener in the cherry pie filling it prevents the center of the jar to reach the correct temperature. In short, it is too dense. But what about canned pie filling I buy in the store? Commercially produced and processed cherry pie filling are processed at a higher temperature and under conditions that can not be reproduced in the home kitchen.
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Nutrition Facts
Sour Cherry Pie Filling
Amount Per Serving
Calories 2224 Calories from Fat 9
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1g 2%
Sodium 116mg 5%
Potassium 1436mg 41%
Total Carbohydrates 564g 188%
Dietary Fiber 12g 48%
Sugars 251g
Protein 11g 22%
Vitamin A 219.5%
Vitamin C 36.6%
Calcium 15.1%
Iron 110.9%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
**Nutritional facts are just estimates. Please utilize your own brand nutritional values to double check against our estimates.
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Comments

  1. This sour cherry pie filling was so delicious! It was perfect for topping ice cream. I included it as a fabulous offering when putting together an ice-cream-bar party.

  2. I love this tasty recipe! I used this fabulous sour cherry pie filling as an ice cream topping when putting together an ice cream party. Mmm… It was a real hit!