Comments on: Home Canned Cherry Pie Filling

By: Jen

Jen — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 17:16:27 +0000

Also, could you please modify this recipe to make only 12 quarts?

By: Jen

Jen — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 03:46:42 +0000

Is there anyway that you could sub sweet cherries for sour cherries? And if so, how much sugar would recommend for the recipe because of the use of sweet cherries?

By: LivingProvident

LivingProvident — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 04:45:28 +0000

This recipe is for Sea level to 1,000 feet. Add 5 minutes to your processing time for each 1,000 feet.

By: Adrienne

Adrienne — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 16:05:49 +0000

I made a batch of this, really yummy. But I was told I may not have processed long enough to adjust for altitude. What altitude is this recipe for?

By: LivingProvident

LivingProvident — Thu, 13 May 2010 05:41:53 +0000

No it is not. Clear Jel is a thickener sort of like corn starch, whereas Sure Gel is a fruit pectin used for jams and jellies.

By: Brenda H.

Brenda H. — Sun, 25 Apr 2010 19:32:07 +0000

Is clear gel the same as sure gel?

By: LaDawn Remington

LaDawn Remington — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 02:55:47 +0000

Yes, I used the same amount of cornstarch – it is beautiful in jars as well as being so delicious. My pantry is a sight to behold after the bumper crops of the 2009 growing season

I’ve switched gears for fall & pulled out my quilting & crocheting now as I enjoy a slower pace for a few months.

February will start my 2010 garden season when I start my flower & garden seeds indoors.

Wishing you a happy Thanksgiving and a blessed Christmas – we’ll think of you as we enjoy wonderful cherry pies with our family!

By: LivingProvident

LivingProvident — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 05:32:53 +0000

I am so glad that it was a hit.

I am glad you tried it with cornstarch and had good results. That will be useful information for other users on this site. Did you substitute the amount 1/1 in the recipe or is there a difference in the substitution.

I wish you many more happy Cherry Desserts.

By: LaDawn Remington

LaDawn Remington — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 02:53:42 +0000

We recently made several batches of this cherry pie filling & it is a HIT at our house! It tastes better than any commercial canned filling and we will make it every year from now on.

We had excellent results using cornstarch because Clear Jel is unavailable in our area.

We served it over vanilla ice cream and everyone asked for seconds

You are doing a fantastic job with your new site – keep up the good work!

By: LivingProvident

LivingProvident — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 01:07:29 +0000

Thank you so much, I will make the changes now.