Cherry pie filling
Cherry pie filling is a sweet, glossy mixture primarily used as a filling for pies and pastries. It typically consists of cherries (often tart or sour varieties), sugar, and a thickener like cornstarch, sometimes enhanced with almond extract or lemon juice. While the concept of fruit fillings is widespread, this specific canned or prepared version is a staple in American and North American baking traditions.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
It is very high in carbohydrates, primarily from added sugars and fruit sugars, with negligible protein or fat. A typical 1/2 cup serving provides a quick energy source, some vitamin C from the cherries, and around 100-150 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 320 kcal |
| Protein | 1.5 g |
| Carbs | 78 g |
| Fat | 0.5 g |
| Fiber | 2.5 g |
| Sugar | 62 g |
| Sodium | 15 mg |
| Vitamin C | 10 mg |
| Potassium | 180 mg |
| Iron | 1.2 mg |
| Vitamin A | 80 IU |
| Calcium | 20 mg |
| Manganese | 0.1 mg |
| Copper | 0.1 mg |
| Phosphorus | 30 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Its unique cultural role is as a symbol of convenience and nostalgia in home baking, enabling the classic American cherry pie year-round. Nutritionally, it's a prime example of how processing can transform a whole fruit into a product where added sugars become the dominant ingredient.
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