Delicious Kentucky Fruit Filling Recipe

This Kentucky fruit filling is a delightful combination of fresh and dried fruits, simmered in a sweet and tangy sauce. It is the perfect filling for pies, tarts, cakes, or even as a topping for ice cream. With its rich flavors and warm spices, this recipe will become a family favorite in no time. Made with love and traditional American ingredients, this versatile fruit filling will add a burst of flavor to any dessert.

Ingredients

• 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and chopped
• 1 cup fresh blueberries
• 1 cup fresh peaches, diced
• 1 cup dried cherries
• 1/2 cup white granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

1. In a large saucepan, combine the fresh strawberries, blueberries, peaches, and dried cherries.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the white granulated sugar, brown sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
3. Sprinkle the sugar mixture over the fruits in the saucepan and gently stir to coat the fruits.
4. Place the saucepan over medium heat and cook the fruits, stirring occasionally, until they release their juices and the mixture begins to bubble.
5. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10-12 minutes, or until the fruits are tender and the sauce has thickened.
6. Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the lemon juice and vanilla extract.
7. Allow the filling to cool completely before using it in your desired recipe.

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