Question: how many cups is 2 1/2 pounds of cherries?
Answer: 1 pound fresh cherries equals 2 1/2 to 3 cups pitted cherries. One pound of frozen cherries equals about 3 cups; it takes 4 to 5 cups of tart cherries to make a pie. There are about 2 1/3 cups cherry pie filling in a 21-ounce can.