Peach Plum Nectarine or Cherry Filling

Elevate your baking game with this luscious Peach Plum Nectarine or Cherry Filling—a versatile, homemade fruit filling that brings vibrant summer flavors to your favorite desserts. Bursting with the natural sweetness of ripe peaches, plums, nectarines, or cherries, this recipe is perfectly balanced with a touch of tangy lemon juice, warm notes of optional cinnamon, and a hint of vanilla. The quick and easy stovetop method transforms the fruit into a thick, glossy filling in just 15 minutes, making it ideal for layered pies, flaky tarts, or rustic cobblers. With simple pantry ingredients like granulated sugar, brown sugar, and cornstarch, this irresistible filling is a must-have for seasonal treats. Use it right away or store it for later—either way, your desserts are guaranteed to shine with this fresh fruit-forward delight!

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 4 cups ripe peaches or plums or nectarines or cherries (pitted and sliced)
• 0.5 cup granulated sugar
• 0.25 cup brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
• 0.25 teaspoon salt

Directions

Step 1

1. Wash the fruit thoroughly. If using peaches, plums, or nectarines, cut them into thin slices and remove the pits. If using cherries, pit them and cut each in halves or quarters.

Step 2

2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the sliced fruit, granulated sugar, brown sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, vanilla extract, and salt. Add the ground cinnamon if desired. Toss gently but thoroughly to coat all the fruit evenly.

Step 3

3. Transfer the fruit mixture to a medium saucepan over medium heat.

Step 4

4. Cook the mixture for about 10-15 minutes, stirring frequently, until the fruit softens and the juices begin to bubble and thicken. Adjust heat as needed to prevent scorching.

Step 5

5. Once the filling has thickened to your desired consistency, remove it from the heat and allow it to cool slightly.

Step 6

6. Use the filling immediately for pies, tarts, or cobblers, or let it cool completely before storing in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1141.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	975.9

Total Fat 2.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 602.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 247.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 15.5g	0%
Total Sugars 216.5g
Protein 9.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 103.0mg	0%
Iron 2.4mg	0%
Potassium 1903.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 2.2%

Protein: 3.5%

Carbs: 94.3%