Cherry Pie Filling Recipe
Indulge in the sweet and tangy flavors of homemade cherry pie filling with my step-by-step recipe. This easy-to-follow recipe uses fresh cherries and simple pantry ingredients to create a luscious filling perfect for pies, tarts, and more. Elevate your baking game with this delicious cherry pie filling that will leave everyone craving for more!
Equipment
- 1 large stock pot.
- 1 water bath canner
- 8 pint jars, lids, and rings.
- canning supplies
Ingredients
- 15 cups cherries.
- 4 cups cherry juice.
- 4 cups sugar.
- 1 cup ClearJel starch.
- ¼ cup lemon juice.
- ½ tsp cinnamon.
Instructions
- Pit the cherries. Turn on a television show or some music, as this is going to be a good minute or two or more like 2 hours!
- In a saucepan, combine 4 cups of cherry juice, sugar, ClearJel, and cinnamon over medium heat and bring to a boil, stirring constantly until thickened.
- Add lemon juice and boil for 1 minute.
- Add the cherries and bring to a boil.
- Fill each jar leaving 1 inch headspace and remove air bubbles.
- Wipe each jar rim clean and add on the lids and rings.
- Place the jars in a boiling-water canner with 1 inch of water over the jars.
- Process pint jars for 35 minutes, adjusting for your altitude.
- Turn off the heat and allow the canner to cool for 5 minutes.
- Remove each jar from the canner and place them onto a towel-lined countertop and do not disturb them for up to 12 to 24 hours.
- Store them in the pantry for up to 1 year.