Homemade Cherry Pie Filling
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 15
- Total Time: 2 hours 25 minutes
- Category: dessert
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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For the cherry topping:
3 cups pitted cherries (I used frozen and then thawed before using)
1/4 cup raw honey
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tbs. arrowroot flour
1/2 cup water
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
Instructions
Combine the cherries, honey and lemon juice in a medium saucepan. Heat over medium and bring to a low simmer, stirring often. Whisk the arrowroot and water in a small bowl and slowly pour into the cherry mixture, stirring constantly. Cook for about 3-4 minutes, stirring constantly, until sauce thickens and will coat the back of a spoon. Remove the mixture from the heat, stir in almond extract, and then pour into a bowl and allow to cool. When cool, chill in the refrigerator for an additional 2 hours before serving.