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    Sour Cherry Pie Filling

    Dated: July 4, 2018 Last Modified: January 24, 2022 by Sarah Mock 5 Comments. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. This post contains affiliate links.

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

    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:

    • sour cherries, washed, pitted
    • sugar
    • arrow root
    • water
    • Vanilla extract

    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 ½ 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.
    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.


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

    Sour Cherry Pie Filling

    Sarah Mock
    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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    Prep Time 20 mins
    Cook Time 15 mins
    Total Time 35 mins
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    Course Dessert Recipes
    Cuisine American
    Servings 1 quart
    Calories 2224 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    Easy Cherry Pie Filling Ingredients:

    • 6 cups sour cherries washed, pitted
    • 1 ¼ cup sugar
    • 3 Tablespoons arrow root
    • ½ cup water
    • 1 tablespoon Vanilla

    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 ½ 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.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 2224kcalCarbohydrates: 564gProtein: 11gSodium: 116mgFiber: 12gSugar: 251g

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    Nutritional facts are estimates and are provided as a courtesy to the reader. Please utilize your own brand nutritional values to double check against our estimates. Nutritional values are calculated via a third party. Changing ingredients, amounts or cooking technique will alter the estimated nutritional calculations.

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    About Sarah Mock

    Sarah Mock is a classically trained Chef and graduate of Johnson & Wales University. A culinary blogger for 13 years Sarah helps the home cook prepare her recipes with professional results.

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    Comments

    1. Sarah

      July 10, 2018 at 4:09 pm

      I love it! Makes great pies, turnovers or even off the spoon!

    2. Wilhelmina Wessel

      July 10, 2018 at 11:01 am

      5 stars
      This pie filling looks so good!

    3. Sarah

      July 10, 2018 at 10:56 am

      What a creative use for this pie filling! Thanks for sharing.

    4. Denay DeGuzman

      July 10, 2018 at 10:47 am

      5 stars
      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!

    5. Denay DeGuzman

      July 10, 2018 at 10:40 am

      5 stars
      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.

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