Homemade Cherry Pie Filling

Ingredients

• 1/2 lb pitted cherries
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 cup water
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1/2 cup cold water

Method

1. 1 Combine cherries, sugar, and 1 cup water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil.
2. 2 Reduce heat and simmer until cherries are soft.
3. 3 Dissolve cornstarch in 1/2 cup cold water. Stir into the cherry mixture.
4. 4 Bring back to a boil and cook for 5 minutes until thickened.
5. 5 Remove from heat and let cool before using.