Homemade Cherry Cake Filling (quick and easy!)

If you've been looking for a "go-to" cherry cake filling that anyone can make, this is it! This is the quickest and easiest way to make a delicious tart cherry filling for cakes or cupcakes!

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INGREDIENTS

– Frozen Red Tart Cherries – Salted Butter – Cornstarch / Instant Clearjel – Sugar Full ingredients

Step-by-step instructions!

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All you need are frozen red tart cherries, some sugar, a little bit of cornstarch, and salted butter. It tastes just like homemade cherry pie and is perfect for any dessert!

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Whisk the sugar and cornstarch or instant clearjel together in a small bowl. Set aside.

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Combine the frozen red tart cherries and salted butter in a nonstick skillet or saucepan. The butter can be cold as it will melt while the cherries cook.

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If you're using cornstarch, add the whisked sugar mixture to the pan of frozen cherries and butter and stir.

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Cook on medium heat until the cherries are fully thawed and the liquid begins to simmer.

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Cook for an additional 5-10 minutes on medium as the mixture boils, scraping the pan frequently with a sturdy spatula.

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