How to Make Homemade Cherry Pie Filling

Step 1

In a non-stick saucepan, add cherries, water, lemon juice, sugar and cornstarch and cook on medium heat until it comes to a boil.

Step 2

Reduce the heat to low and cook and for 10 minutes, while stirring, until it becomes thick and liquid is reduced.

Step 3

Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and red food coloring.

Step 4

Let it cool down and then use it in pies, tarts, cakes e.t.c. Enjoy!