Sweet Cherry Filling

• 1 (10-ounce) bag frozen organic sweet cherries
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/3 cup light agave nectar
• 1 1/2 tablespoons arrowroot powder dissolved in 1 tablespoon cold water
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice

1. Defrost the cherries and cut each one in half, checking for pits.
2. Place the cherries, water, and agave nectar into a small saucepan.
3. Bring to a boil and decrease the heat to a simmer.
4. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes.
5. Pour the arrowroot powder slurry into the simmering cherries.
6. It should immediately thicken.
7. Stir well, remove from the heat, and stir in the lemon juice.
8. Chill thoroughly before using.
9. Store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

frozen organic sweet cherries, water, light agave, arrowroot powder, lemon juice

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/sweet-cherry-filling-379413 (may not work)