Prep: 10minutes mins
Cook: 10minutes mins

Equipment

• saucepan
• whisk
• cherry pitter
• spatula

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 4 cups fresh sweet cherries, pitted
• 1 1/2 cups water
• lemon, juiced and zested
• 4-5 drops red food coloring, optional

Instructions

In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine the sugar, cornstarch and salt.
Stir in the cherries, water, lemon zest and lemon juice.
Bring to a boil.
Cook for 2-3 minutes or until thickened, stirring constantly.
Remove from the heat and stir in food coloring, if desired.

Notes
Cherry Pie Filling can be made up to two weeks in advance and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Nutrition
Calories: 61kcal, Carbohydrates: 15g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 1g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Sodium: 50mg, Potassium: 102mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 11g, Vitamin A: 30IU, Vitamin C: 3.2mg, Calcium: 7mg, Iron: 0.2mg