Cherry Pie Filling
Cherry Pie Filling delivers a bright, tangy-sweet burst of tart cherries bound in a glossy, smooth sauce. The gentle simmer and cornstarch thickener highlight pure fruit flavor without heaviness, ideal for spooning into a baked crust, layering over cheesecake, or topping ice cream. Serve it warm or cooled whenever you want a vibrant, fruit-forward dessert centerpiece.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Cherry Pie Filling, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 19 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 8 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 30 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 77
- Heart Health
- 8
- Metabolic
- 18
- Digestive
- 37
- Inflammatory
- 7
- Performance
- 18
- General Wellness
- 1
Collect the ingredients.
- 2
Put the cherries in a saucepan over medium heat. Cover and cook, stirring frequently, until they release their juices and come to a simmer, 10 to 15 minutes.
- 3
In a bowl, whisk the sugar with the cornstarch until blended; pour this mixture into the hot cherries and their juice. Stir until fully combined.
- 4
Return to a simmer over low heat; cook until thickened, about 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and cool before using as pie filling.
- Calories 608.44 kcal High 30%
- Protein 0.02 g Low Source 0%
- Carbohydrate 148.66 g 54%
- Total Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Saturated Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 0.51 mg Low Source 0%
- Dietary Fiber 1.25 g Low Source 4%
- Total Sugars 139.98 g --
- Added Sugars 46.14 g High 92%
- Calcium 142.07 mg Moderate 11%
- Iron 1.3 mg Low Source 7%
- Potassium 248.58 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin A 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Corn 🌽
About This Recipe
Cherry Pie Filling is an American dessert recipe made with 3 ingredients. It takes about 40 mins, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Cherries, Cornstarch, and Sugar. Each serving provides about 608.44 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Cherry Pie Filling?
- It is an American pie recipe made with 3 ingredients, usually served for dessert or side dish.
- What is Cherry Pie Filling made of?
- The main ingredients are Cherries, Cornstarch, Sugar. The full list of 3 is above.
- How long does it take to make Cherry Pie Filling?
- About 40 mins in total: 25 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 608.44 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Cherry Pie Filling easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 3 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Cherry Pie Filling healthy?
- Cherry Pie Filling has an easyChef Pro health score of 23/100. Per serving, it provides 608.44 calories and 0.02 g of protein, or 0% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: added sugars at 46.14 g (92% of the Daily Value). It contains Corn, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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