Best 2 Canned Cherry Recipes

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Are you looking for a delicious and easy way to use canned cherries? Canned cherries are a versatile ingredient that can be used in a variety of recipes, from pies and cobblers to salads and smoothies. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a beginner, there's a recipe out there that's perfect for you. In this article, we'll share some of our favorite recipes for canned cherries, so you can make the most of this delicious and convenient ingredient.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

CHERRY PIE WITH CANNED CHERRIES



Cherry Pie With Canned Cherries image

Make and share this Cherry Pie With Canned Cherries recipe from Food.com.

Provided by spyranch

Categories     Pie

Time 1h

Yield 1 pie, 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

18 inches pie crusts
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans tart cherries
1 cup sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon butter
1/8 teaspoon almond extract
red food coloring, if desired

Steps:

  • Drain cherries, erserving 1 cup liquid. Mix sugar and conrstarch in small sauce pan. Gradually stir in reserved liquid until smooth. Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly until mixture bubbles. Cook one more miinute until thick and clear. Remove from heat. Stir in butter, cherries, almond extract and food coloring. Pour into prepared pie crust. Cover with vented or lattice top curst. Bake at 425 for 10 minutes. Reduce heat to 350 and bake 35 more minutes until golden brown.

SUMMER CHERRY PIE (WITH CANNED CHERRIES) RECIPE - (4.7/5)



Summer cherry pie (with canned cherries) Recipe - (4.7/5) image

Provided by Canela

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients
Crust
1/3 cup whole milk
1 tablespoon white vinegar
2 cups all purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup chilled solid vegetable shortening, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
Filling
3/4 cup sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon grated orange peel
3 tablespoon of orange juice
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon salt
4 cups pitted fresh cherries or canned pitted sweet dark cherries, thawed, drained
1 egg, beaten to blend with 2 teaspoons water (for glaze)

Steps:

  • For crust: Join milk and vinegar in small bowl to blend. Whisk flour and salt in medium bowl to blend; add shortening and rub in with fingertips until mixture resembles coarse meal. Stir in milk mixture; briefly knead in bowl just until dough comes together. Gather dough into ball. Divide into 2 pieces, 1 slightly larger than the other. Flatten each piece into disk. Wrap disks separately in plastic and refrigerate 30 minutes. Meanwhile, prepare filling: In a pot cook slow heat the cherries, sugar, orange juice,cinnamon, orange peel, cornstarch and salt, mix and cook for a while until is thickness. Set aside by 20 minutes. Preheat oven to 190 ° C. Roll out larger dough disk on lightly floured work surface to 13-inch round (crust will be thin). Transfer to 10-inch-diameter glass pie dish. Roll out second disk on lightly floured work surface. . Spoon cherry filling into crust. Place dough strips across pie in 1 direction and in opposite direction, forming lattice. Press strip ends and edge of crust together to seal. Crimp edges decoratively. Brush lattice and edges with egg glaze. Bake pie 20 minutes. Cover crust edges with foil collar to prevent overbrowning. Continue to bake until filling bubbles and crust is golden brown, about 40 minutes not more. Transfer pie to rack and cool at least 1 hour. Serve pie warm or at room temperature.

Tips:

  • Choose ripe, flavorful cherries: This will ensure that your canned cherries have the best possible flavor.
  • Use a variety of cherries: This will give your canned cherries a more complex flavor. Some good varieties to use include Bing, Rainier, and Royal Ann cherries.
  • Pit the cherries: This is the most time-consuming part of the canning process, but it's worth it to get rid of the pits.
  • Use a cherry pitter: This will make pitting the cherries much easier.
  • Pack the cherries tightly into the jars: This will help to prevent them from floating to the top of the jars.
  • Cover the cherries with syrup: The syrup will help to preserve the cherries and give them a sweet flavor.
  • Process the jars in a boiling water bath: This will kill any bacteria that may be present in the cherries and seal the jars.
  • Store the canned cherries in a cool, dark place: This will help to maintain their quality.

Conclusion:

Canned cherries are a delicious and versatile ingredient that can be used in a variety of recipes. They can be used as a topping for desserts, added to salads, or even used as a savory ingredient in dishes like chicken and cherry stir-fry. With a little planning and effort, you can easily can cherries at home and enjoy them all year long.

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