Low Carb Sugar-Free Cherry Pie Filling

Enjoy this easy sugar-free cherry pie filling made for keto and low-carb lifestyles. Perfect for pies, pastries and desserts without the added sugar.

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With our low carb Sugar-Free Cherry Pie Filling, you can now make your homemade desserts of your choosing, feel the joy of desserts. It’s easy to make and can be used for low carb and keto as well as gluten free diets. Satisfy your cravings and make desserts that are quick to make and use the pie filling. It’s so versatile and you can use it for lots of desserts without guilt.

Enjoy rich, delicious flavor with this keto-friendly sugar-free cherry pie filling.

And now you can enjoy delightful of homemade desserts, especially for a keto and gluten free lifestyle, with our Sugar-Free Cherry Pie Filling. This overflowing goodness easy to make filling is a guilt free way to enjoy all those cherry desserts like cherry pies, high layer cheesecakes, or you’ll be set to make homemade cherry garcia ice cream.

As a kid, all of my cherry desserts were some of my all time favorites, but after switching to a keto diet, my heart was broken. Fortunately, with this recipe, I’ve been able to recreate those nostalgic flavors in a way that is homemade, and fits my dietary needs.

This recipe is just quite beautiful really because of its pure simplicity and knowing what goes into your desserts. There are no hidden sugars or extra carbs, just pure cherry goodness an occasional treat with a ton of nutritional benefits!

This dessert recipe is just as good whether you are a beginner or a seasoned pro looking for keto desserts. It will give you tons of impressive desserts to work with that are also healthy and absolutely delicious cherry pie filling to your family’s and friends’ cherries pie filling desserts!

Cherries are a little on the higher side when it comes to carbs. In moderation, they do fit right into your low-carb diet and fill your family and friends with a there are a lot of cherries good flavor.

Low Carb Sugar-Free Cherry Pie Filling Ingredients

Here’s everything you’ll need to make a delicious sugar-free cherry pie filling.

Heavy Cream Powder -Most hot chocolate mix recipes will use regular milk powder but heavy cream powder has fewer carbs.

Vanilla Powder – You do not want to leave the vanilla powder out, make sure to use this ingredient! In my hot chocolate, I like to use extra vanilla powder to make it really stand out!

Xanthan Gum – It just adds a little thickness to the hot chocolate and helps make it a little creamier.

You’ll find the full list of ingredients, measurements, and step-by-step instructions in the printable recipe card at the bottom of the page.

Low Carb Sugar-Free Cherry Pie Filling Instructions

Here’s a simple overview of how to make sugar-free cherry pie filling. You’ll find the full, detailed instructions in the recipe card at the bottom of the post.

• Add the cherries and water to a medium saucepan.
• Stir in the lemon juice, sweetener and salt, then bring the mixture to a boil.
• Cook, stirring often, until the cherries soften and the sauce thickens, about 10–15 minutes.
• Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.

Helpful Hint: 

Gradually sprinkling xanthan gum in while continuously mixing will ensure that you won’t get clumps of it in your filling while it thickens so that you get a nice, smooth pie filling.

STORAGE

Refrigerator: 

Simply get your airtight container, put in your cherry pie filling, and you’re done. Just be sure that it is sealed shut so that it stays fresh and does not take on any smells from other food in the fridge. Filling lasts for about 5 days.

Freezer:

Once the filling has cooled, you can store it in a freezer-safe, airtight container, or heavy-duty freezer bags for about 6 months. Just make sure to leave a little room at the top, the filling will expand. It will need to be thawed overnight before use, so make sure you take it out a day in advance.

Water Bath Canning:

If you would like to know about the water bathe canning method, in order to preserve your cherry pie filling for about a year, it is very simple. Here’s a very concise haft method for this.

• Prepare your filling and keep it hot.
• Sterilize canning jars lids and rings in boiling water for 10 minutes.
• Spoon the hot cherry pie filling into the sterilized jars. Make sure to leave 1/2 inch of headspace. Take a clean cloth and dampen it to carefully clean the rims of the jars.
• Center the lids on the jars and place the rings on top. Tighten the rings on the jars until just barely finger tight.
• Make sure jars are covered by at least 1 inch of water and process the jars in a water bath canner for roughly 25 minutes (and adjust for altitude if need be).
• Take the canning tongs and carefully pull the jars out and allow them to sit on a towel or cooling rack for 12 to 24 hours without touching lids.

• Once the jars are finished cooling, check to see if the lids are sealed; one way to check if the lids flex when you press on the center. And your sealed jars can be kept in a cool and dark place. If you have jars that are unsealed, then they should go into the fridge and be used within five days.

Always follow current food safety guidelines when canning to help avoid any potential health risks.

TOP TIP

Adusting the sweetness to the type of cherries you have is the most effective way to achieve a well-balanced flavor. Compared to sweeter varieties, sour cherries may require a greater degree of sweetener. Sure, cook a taste of the filling and sweeten it to fit the balance of the cherries’ tart quality and your preference.

FAQ

Can I use frozen cherries instead of fresh cherries for this recipe?

Definitely! If you don’t have fresh cherries, frozen ones may certainly be used. If the cherries are pitted, you don’t even need to thaw them beforehand; just be sure to cook them a little longer in order to allow the extra water to evaporate.

How long can I store this cherry pie filling in the freezer?

For 6 months, you can keep this cherry pie filling in the freezer. To keep the quality as high as possible, be sure to use an airtight container or a sturdy freezer bag.

Can I can this cherry pie filling for longer storage?

Certainly, this filling is suitable for canning! Using the water bath canning method, you can keep it for up to a year. However, you need to use proper canning procedures to ensure that food safety and quality are maintained.