SOUR Cherry Filling
- 5m Prep Time
- 16m Cook Time
- 21m Ready In
About 2 cups As an alternative to this recipe, you may use Sour Cherry Preserves as a filling.
Let's Prepare
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Gather these ingredients — no prep needed yet.
- 1 pound pitted fresh or frozen sour cherries (about 2 cups)
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons cold water
Let's Cook
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Step 1.
Combine in a medium saucepan: 1 pound pitted fresh or frozen sour cherries (about 2 cups); ½ cup sugar
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Step 2.
Bring to a boil and cook until the juices have reduced and are no longer runny, about 15 minutes. Combine in a small bowl: 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 2 tablespoons cold water
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Step 3.
Stir the cornstarch slurry into the cherries. Boil to thicken, about 1 minute. Remove from the heat and let cool.