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This homemade lemon pie filling is made with fresh lemon juice and zest and comes together on the stovetop in minutes. Skip the canned filling and make this easy recipe instead. Perfect for pies, tarts, cupcakes, and so much more!

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Finding lemon pie filling at the store is hit-or-miss, so I decided to just make my own. Turns out it comes together on the stovetop in minutes, and the fresh lemon flavor is absolutely worth it.

Now I always make homemade whenever a recipe calls for lemon filling. Once you taste how bright and fresh it is, you will never look for the canned version again.

I first made this filling as a layer in my lemon supreme pie. It was so good, I knew it needed its own post. Whether you are making a classic lemon pie or lemon parfaits, this is a great citrus topping. Trust me, you will want to keep it on hand.

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This homemade peach pie filling comes together easily with simple ingredients in minutes. You can make it ahead of time and use it for pie, crisp, cobbler, or any recipe that calls for peach filling.

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Peach season makes me so happy. The only problem is that I always buy too many peaches, and then they all ripen at once.

I've been making homemade pie fillings for every fruit. So it was only a matter of time before I turned my peach overload into a sweet, spiced peach pie filling.

It's thick, juicy, and so much better than anything from a can. Plus, it comes together on the stovetop in just 15 minutes.

This summer, I used it in a peach crumble pie, a peach dump cake, and spooned it over ice cream. Take one bite, then you'll understand why homemade is always worth it.

Key Ingredients

This easy peach pie filling recipe comes together in minutes with ripe peaches and a few simple kitchen staples.

• Fresh Peaches: Use firm, ripe yellow peaches. They should have a little give when you press on them and a sweet peachy smell. Unsweetened frozen peaches can also be used, but make sure to drain them thoroughly so the filling isn't runny.
• Lemon Juice: Adding a little bit of citrus gives it a brighter flavor.
• Extracts: To enhance the flavor of the filling, I add vanilla and almond extract.
• Sugar: A combination of brown and granulated sugar sweetens the fruit. I love the slight caramel flavor the brown sugar gives it.
• Spices: I add cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves because they give the peaches a rich, warm flavor.
• Cornstarch: This thickens the excess juice as the fruit filling cooks on the stovetop. Adding it prevents your filling from being runny and keeps your crust from becoming soggy.

How To Make Peach Pie Filling

Making pie filling at home is so simple. Simply add all the ingredients to a pan and cook on the stovetop until the mixture thickens.

1. Prep the peaches. Peel and dice the fresh fruit into small pieces, then place them in a large mixing bowl.
2. Assemble the ingredients. Add the lemon juice, extracts, sugar, and cornstarch, and gently stir until the chunks are coated. Let it rest for 10 minutes. As the sugar dissolves, it activates the juices in the fruit.
3. Cook the filling. Dump the mixture into a large skillet and heat over medium heat for 8-10 minutes or until the juices start to bubble and thicken.
4. Cool before using. Remove from the heat and cool at room temperature for a few hours. The filling will thicken slightly as it cools.

Storing and Freezing

Store the peach filling in an airtight container or jar in the refrigerator for 2-3 days. The peaches in the filling will start to brown the longer they sit.

Freeze the cooled peach mixture in a freezer-safe bag or container for 2-3 months. To use, thaw in the fridge overnight. Pour off any excess water that may be in it from thawing.

Ways To Use Peach Filling

• Spoon it over the top of a vanilla bean cheesecake.
• Layer pie filling, cheesecake, and angel food cake like these peach parfaits.
• Top ice cream, yogurt, or puff pancakes with it.
• Use it in a pastry to make peach empanadas, poptarts, or turnovers.
• Add an oatmeal topping and enjoy peach crisp.
• Make homemade shortcake and spoon the filling on top.

More Peach Recipes

• Peach Bundt Cake
• Peach Cinnamon Roll Cups
• Peaches and Cream Cake Roll
• Peach Cobbler Muffins
• Blackberry Peach Coffee Cake

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Recipe

Peach Pie Filling

Yield: 5 cups

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

This homemade peach pie filling comes together easily with simple ingredients in minutes. You can make it ahead of time and use it for pie, crisp, cobbler, or any recipe that calls for peach filling.

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Ingredients

• 7 cups peeled, diced peaches (2lbs, 8 oz)
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• ¼ cup granulated sugar
• ¼ cup brown sugar
• ¼ cup cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon nutmeg
• ¼ teaspoon ginger
• ⅛ teaspoon cloves
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ teaspoon almond extract

Instructions

1. Stir diced peaches, lemon juice, sugar, cornstarch, and spices in a large bowl until all the chunks are coated. Let it sit for 10 minutes.
2. Dump the mixture into a large skillet. Cook over medium-high heat for 8-10 minutes or until thickened.
3. Remove from the heat and stir in the extracts. Let it cool before using.

Notes

• Use firm peaches that are slightly soft but not mushy. If the fruit is overripe, the filling will become extremely soft when cooked, so save those for peach butter.

• Remove the skins for the best taste and texture. I found that using a Y-shaped vegetable peeler to peel the fruit before slicing was easy and fast.
• For the best filling-to-fruit ratio, cut the juicy peaches into bite-sized chunks rather than slices.
• Do NOT use canned peaches for this recipe. Canned fruit is too soft and will break apart as it is cooked or baked.
• Peaches are extra juicy. Start by cooking them down to thicken the juices into a jam-like mixture.
• Let it cool before using it in a pie. If the filling is hot, the butter in the crust will melt, and then you'll have a soggy pie crust.
• If you plan to can this filling, you will need to replace the cornstarch with all-purpose flour or Clear Jel.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 10 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 94Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 2mgCarbohydrates: 23gFiber: 2gSugar: 19gProtein: 1g

Nutrition facts are an estimate and are not guaranteed to be accurate. If you need special diet advice, please see a registered dietician.

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Discover how easy it is to create the best Apple Pie Filling Recipe. With just a handful of basic ingredients, you can make this stovetop recipe in a matter of minutes. Follow our step-by-step instructions, then say goodbye to store-bought fillings forever!

Make your own pie filling and serve the best homemade apple pie this year! The flavor, texture, and freshness of a homemade filling are very different from those of a store-bought one.

When preparing this fruit filling, there is no need for preservatives or stabilizers. And the best part? It is ready in just 20 minutes!

This recipe is perfect for making an apple crisp pie, apple icebox cake, or apple cream cheese bars. 

Why Make this Stovetop Apple Pie Filling

You can buy a canned pie filling at the store. However, once you see how simple this easy apple pie filling really is, you'll have no desire to use cans again! 

• Quick and easy. It's easy to make apple pie filling at home. In 20 min, a flavorful and tender filling is ready.
• Use pantry staples. You probably already have sugar, cornstarch, warm spices, and salt. It's that simple.
• Incredible flavor. Using fresh, raw apples adds so much flavor! You can use any apple or mix different types for a delicious texture and new taste.
• So versatile. Apple pie filling makes the best apple pie. You can also eat it over ice cream, cheesecake, yogurt, or even in a little bowl, all on its own. So yummy!

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Our easy homemade cherry pie filling recipe uses just 5 simple ingredients and comes together in minutes. You can even make it ahead of time and use it in all your favorite recipes that call for cherry pie filling.

This recipe was first published in July 2020. It was updated and republished in June 2023.

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I love finding fresh cherries on sale at the grocery store. The problem is that I buy too many bags at a time, and my family never eats them fast enough.

So, a few years ago, I decided to use them up in a homemade cherry pie filling.

We love using it on top of vanilla cheesecake, in cherry crisp, and of course, in the best cherry pie!

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This Chocolate Chip Cookie Pie Crust can be made in minutes and only requires two ingredients. Substitute this crunchy cookie crust recipe in your favorite pie or cheesecake and see why it is a fan favorite.

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When you think about pie, it's usually the filling that you think about, right? Everyone loves a good cherry pie filling or a banana cream pie.

But one of the most underrated parts of any pie is the crust. But without a great crust, you cannot serve an incredible pie to your friends and family.

There are so many options of crust to choose from. However, a graham cracker crust, Oreo crust, or traditional pie crust are often the ones people choose the most. We like to mix it up and make a chocolate chip cookie crust for our no-bake recipes.

Why Try a Cookie Crust

This chocolate chip cookie crust is so easy to make. Trust me, it just might become your new favorite way to add a crust to everything.

• You only need two ingredients.
• The crust does not need to be baked.
• It can be ready for a filling in minutes.

Once you combine this cookie pie crust with your favorite filling, you'll have a combination made in heaven.

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With just 15 minutes of prep time, you can make a delicious Blackberry Pie Filling that is bursting with flavor. Use this homemade pie filling recipe as a topping for cheesecake or bake it into a pie or cobbler.

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I have fond memories of walking down our dirt road as a kid looking for bushes loaded with ripe blackberries.

We always tried to find enough berries to make a blackberry filling for muffins. But most of the time we ended up eating those warm ripe berries before we got home.

Did you know that blackberry pie filling is hard to find in grocery stores? There are a few brands that make one, but apparently not many stores carry it.

Why This Recipe Works

Making your own homemade pie filling is so easy to do, and it tastes so much better than the one from a can. You can make a batch in minutes on the stove top.

There are so many benefits to making blackberry pie filling in your own kitchen. You control how much sugar you want to add. Plus, there are no added preservatives or artificial flavors and colors.

The best thing about this blackberry pie filling recipe is how versatile it is. You can swirl it in blackberry cheesecake, make a blackberry dump cake with it, or layer it in jars with yogurt for an easy summer dessert.

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