Peach, Plum, Nectarine or Cherry Fillings

By Tricia33

Peach, Plum, Nectarine or Cherry Fillings

Ingredients

• 2 *2 pounds peaches, red plums or nectarines, sliced or 1 1/2 pounds cherries, stemmed and pitted
• 1/2 *1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar
• 2 *2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 *1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 *1 tablespoon unsalted butter

Details

Servings 3

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a large bowl, toss the fruit with the sugar, lemon juice and cornstarch.

2. In a heavy, medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the fruit mixture and bring to a boil, stirring often, about 5 minutes. Lower the heat and simmer, stirring often, until thickened, about 10 minutes. Cool.