Celebration worthy treats are perfect ways to cap off days spent with those you love, whether there’s a special occasion or you’re simply looking for creative ways to share more moments together. As a beloved staple in American households for generations, pie provides a sweet, delicious way to bring family and friends to the table. […]
Ingredients 2 tbsp King Orchards tart cherry concentrate1/2 cup water1 tbsp magnesium powdersplash of sparkling water Directions In a rocks glass combine cherry concentrate, water, and magnesium powder. Stir until powder dissolves.Add ice and top with sparkling water.
A sweet-tart twist on a smooth Amaretto classic. Ingredients 2 oz amaretto1 1/2 oz sweet & sour mix1/2 oz. King Orchards Montmorency Tart Cherry concentrate Directions Add amaretto, sweet and sour mix, and King Orchards Montmorency Tart Cherry concentrate to a shaker filled with ice. Shake well. Strain into a rocks glass filled halfway with […]
Tweak this easy recipe to suit your taste with a tart take on the Negroni. Ingredients 1 ounce gin 1 ounce Campari 1 ounce sweet vermouth 1 ounce King Orchards Montmorency Tart Cherry juice (from concentrate)* Orange slices for garnish Montmorency Tart Cherries for garnish Directions *Make the Montmorency Tart Cherry juice. Use 1 oz. […]
Add some tart to your sugar rim and make an easy batch of Cherrytinis! Ingredients 12 frozen Montmorency tart cherries, pitted 2 1/2 cups Montmorency tart cherry juice, chilled 2 Meyer lemons (or regular lemons) 3 tablespoons sugar 1 1/2 cups vodka (Grey Goose) 2 cups of ice cubes Directions Thread 3 Montmorency tart cherries […]
Ingredients 12 lbs apples – peeled, cored, and sliced ½ cup apple cider vinegar 3 cups sugar 1 cup brown sugar ¼ tsp ground cloves 1 tsp ground allspice 1 T ground cinnamon Instructions -Place apples and vinegar into a large slow cooker and place lid on top. -Set on high and cook for […]
This is the perfect summer salad to enjoy on your deck. I found this recipe on Food Network and knew I had to try it. Peaches are one of my absolute favorite fruits to grill. The Red Haven peaches come off the pit so easily which makes slicing them up simple. The real star of […]
Ingredients 2 cups peaches 3/4 stick butter 1 cup sugar 3/4 cup milk 3/4 cup flour 2 tsp. baking powder dash of salt Instructions Put peaches in 9×9 baking dish In a separate dish melt butter Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, milk and salt Pour over butter, DO NOT STIR Ladle mixture over peaches and […]
Ingredients About 3 pieces of fruit per jar Syrup Lite: 2 cups sugar / 6 cups water Medium: 3 cups sugar / 6 cups water Heavy: 4 cups sugar / 6 cups water Boiling Time Pints: 20 minutes Quarts: 25 minutes Instructions Slice, dice or halve fruit into jars Mix ingredients for preferred syrup consistency […]
Ingredients 1 quart of fresh apricots 1/3 cup crisco 1 1/4 cup sugar 1 egg 1 3/4 cup flour 1 tsp salt 1 1/3 cup milk 1/2 tsp vanilla 2 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/4 cup of powdered sugar Instructions Blend crisco and sugar in large mixing bowl Add egg and blend well Add to […]
Ingredients 1 box white cake mix 1 box strawberry Jell-O 1 – 8oz pkg. cream cheese (softened) 1 ½ cup whipping cream 1 cup sugar 1 tsp vanilla ⅛ tsp salt Instructions -Make cake according to directions -Cool for 15 minutes and poke holes ½ inch apart -Make Jell-O and pour over cake -Refrigerate for […]
Ingredients 1 cup margarine 2 cup flour 2 (3oz) cream cheese 4-6 cups of King Orchards raspberries 1/4 cup of powdered sugar Mint if desired Instructions Mix margarine, flour and cream cheese well — chill 4 hours Roll out 1/8″ thick and cut 5″ squares Fill center with 1 tsp of fruit pie filling […]
Ingredients 1-1/2 cups beef broth 2 cups chopped fresh strawberries 1/2 cup white wine vinegar 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce 3 garlic cloves, minced 2 lbs park tenderloin, cut into 1/2 inch slices 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper Instructions 1. In a large saucepan, combine […]
1/2 cup honey simple syrup (1/4 cup honey dissolved in 1/4 cup warm water 1/3 cup fresh lime juice 1 cup tequila 1 Tablespoon King Orchards Montmorency Tart Cherry Concentrate Salt for the rim King Orchards frozen cherries and fresh lime for garnish Instructions: Rim a glass with salt if desired. Combine all ingredients […]
3/4 cup all-purpose flour 3/4 cup whole wheat flour 1/4 cup flaxseed meal 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 cups old fashioned (preferred) or quick oats 3/4 cup butter, softened 1 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup sugar 2 eggs, slightly beaten 1 teaspoon vanilla 1-1/2 cups KO unsweetened dried cherries 3/4 cup semi-sweet […]
1 rye galette dough 2 cups frozen Montmorency tart cherries 1 Tablespoon lemon juice 6 Tablespoons maple syrup 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 pinch freshly grated nutmeg 1 pinch kosher salt 1 Tablespoon cornstarch 1/2 Tabelspoon unsalted butter 1/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips Before you assemble the pie, make the rye galette […]
1 large spaghetti squash 2 teaspoons olive oil Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste 1 pound raw chicken breast 2 cups chopped packed swiss chard or kale 1/2 cup King Orchards dried unsweetened Montmorency Tart Cherries 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 3 Tablespoons sliced almonds Directions Preheat oven […]
Ingredients 2 cups all purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt 2 Tablespoons sugar, divided 1 1/2 sticks (12 Tablespoons) cold unsalted butter 1/3-1/2 cup cold water 1 egg white For the Filling 2 – 15 oz. cans King Orchards Montmorency tart cherries packed in water 1 Tablespoon maple syrup zest from 1 medium orange 1 teaspoon […]
2 Tablespoons of natural almond butter 1 Tablespoon coconut oil 1/4 cup brown sugar 1 egg 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 Tablespoon cold brew coffee 2 ounces 72% cacao dark chocolate, melted 1 Tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder Pinch of salt 1/4 cup white whole wheat flour 2 Tablespoons King Orchards dried Montmorency tart cherries 2 […]
2 Tablespoons King Orchards Montmorency tart cherry concentrate 1/2 oz. dark chocolate, melted 4 oz. chocolate milk 2 Tablespoons plain yogurt 1-2 teaspoons maple syrup (optional) Melt chocolate in saucepan over low heat or microwave for a few seconds. Add King Orchards Montmorency tart cherry concentrate, chocolate milk, yogurt, melted chocolate, and maple syrup together […]
King Orchards dried cherries make a healthy, delicious addition to any salad. Ingredients 8 cups torn mixed salad greens 1 medium red onion, halved and thinly sliced 1 cup King Orchards dried tart cherries, chopped 1 cup toasted pecans, chopped 1/4 cup olive oil 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce 1-1/2 teaspoon […]
Montmorency Tart Cherry Simple Syrup 1-1/2 cups (1 can) KO Montmorency Tart Cherries in Water, drained 6 tablespoons white sugar 1 teaspoon water Tart Cherry Apple Cider 1 bottle sparkling apple cider crushed ice to fill glasses Optional: additional sugar to rim glasses, cinnamon sticks Place the tart cherries and sugar in a medium-sized saucepan […]
4 cups KO Apple Cider 1 cup KO Montmorency Tart Cherry Juice (made from concentrate) 2 cinnamon sticks 2 teaspoons whole mulling spices 1 apple, sliced 1 cup KO frozen Montmorency Tart Cherries In a medium pot, bring all ingredients to a boil and reduce to simmer. Serve hot. Recipe courtesy of Kristina LaRue, LoveandZest.com http://www.loveandzest.com
1/2 cup KO Montmorency Tart Cherry Juice http://www.kinghttps://kingorchards.com/2011/05/03/mixing-cherry-juice-concentrate/ 1/2 cup organic can sugar 2 cups frozen KO Montmorency Tart Cherries 2 cups chilled white grape juice Pinch of salt Ice cubes Bring cherry juice to a boil in a medium saucepan; cook, stirring constantly, until sugar dissolves, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat and pour […]
10 KO dried Montmorency tart cherries 1 tablespoon KO Tart Cherry Concentrate with 1/4 cup water 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice 2 tablespoons simple syrup (see Note below) Lots of ice for serving Soak Tart Cherries: Add the 10 dried cherries to the bottom of the glass. Add the tart cherry juice on top and let stand […]
Montmorency Cherry French Crepes With Vanilla Cream White Sauce Serves two adults or three children 3 – 10 or 12-inch frozen pre-made crepes, unfrozen and refrigerated, each cut in half 1 can King Orchards Montmorency pie filling 2 teaspoons brandy ¼ cup spiced or mulled red wine ½ tsp ground clove ½ tsp ground coriander […]
Fill champagne glass 1/3 full with KO fresh apple cider, top with champagne, prosecco, or club soda.
Pour 2 oz. of KO Montmorency Tart Cherry concentrate into a champagne glass, top with the bubbles of your choice. Garnish with frozen Montmorency tart cherries.
2 oz. KO Montmorency Tart Cherry Concentrate 1 1/2 oz. Malibu rum 4 oz. orange juice Pour 2 oz. of KO Montmorency Tart Cherry concentrate into rocks glass. Add 1 shot of Malibu rum, slowly pour 4 oz. of orange juice over to create the layered effect. Add ice and garnish with frozen tart cherries.
(1) small wheel of brie cheese (1) 9 oz. jar of KO Rhubby Razz Jam Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees. Place wheel of brie in oven safe pan. Top with KO Rhubby Razz Jam. Bake for 30 minutes or until desired doneness.
2 oz. KO Montmorency Tart Cherry Concentrate 1-1/2 oz. of Vodka (optional) Lime sparkling water Fill rocks glass with ice, add the KO Montmorency Tart Cherry Concentrate, vodka (optional), and top with sparkling lime water. Garnish with lime slice and frozen cherries.
(1) package of kielbasa or sausage 1 1/2 cup ketchup 1 cup of KO Montmorency Cherry Jam 1/4 cup of KO Montmorency Cherry Concentrate (more to taste) Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees. Slice kielbasa and place in pan. Mix next 3 ingredients together and pour over kielbasa. Bake for 30 minutes or desired crispiness.
2 oz. of Bourbon 4 oz. of KO Apple cider Heavy splash of Northwood’s Ginger Soda Splash of club soda (optional) Can be served hot or cold.
(1) 8 oz. softened cream cheese 3/4 cup of brown sugar 1 tsp. vanilla 1 cup chopped dry roasted peanuts Betsy says, “you can never have too many peanuts!” Soften cream cheese, mix in brown sugar, vanilla, and nuts. Serve with fresh sliced apples.
(1) 8 oz. block of cream cheese (1) 16 oz. jar of KO Cherry Salsa Mix salsa and cream cheese to create a yummy dip or spread! Serve with tortilla chips or fresh veggie sticks.
This quick, easy appetizer is a favorite go-to when you are in a rush. (1) 8oz. block of cream cheese (1) 9 oz. jar of KO Cherry Pepper Jelly Place cream cheese on a platter, cover with jelly, and serve with crackers.
This recipe makes about 24 cookies. 1 stick of unsalted butter (softened) 1/2 cup cane sugar 3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar 2 large eggs 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1 teaspoon orange extract 1 1/2 cups flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 cups of quick or instant oats 1 1/4 cup King Orchards’ […]
For these raspberry popsicles, we used molds that could hold four ounces each. If you are making popsicles with an ice tray and toothpicks, we recommend mixing the ingredients thoroughly using these proportions in a cup you can use to pour into the ice cube tray openings. For each Raspberry + Orange popsicle, you’ll need: […]
1 lb. chicken breasts 1 cup Balsamic vinegar, divided into half 1 pint King Orchards fresh strawberries, rinsed, hulled and quartered A handful of fresh basil leaves, about ¼ cup 4 ounces fresh mozzarella pearls Mixed greens, or lettuce of your preference Olive oil, to taste Alden Mill House Miracle Blend seasoning, to taste In […]
1/2 package King Orchards Cherry Crisp Mix (1) 15 oz. can King Orchards Pitted Tart Cherries packed in water (1) 21 oz. can King Orchards Very Cherry Pie Filling 1/2 stick melted butter Preheat oven to 375F. Drain water packed tart cherries. Combine pie filling and drained tart cherries and dump into the bottom of […]
Ingredients: 4 cups apple cider 1 cup Montmorency tart cherry juice 2 cinnamon sticks 2 teaspoons whole mulling spices 1 apple, sliced 1 cup whole frozen Montmorency tart cherries In a medium pot, bring all ingredients to a boil and reduce to simmer. Serve hot. Recipe courtesy of Kristina LaRue; LoveandZest.com
Ingredients: 2 cups Montmorency tart cherry juice (mixed 7 parts water to 1 part concentrate) 1/2 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice 1/4 cup honey 3 cups sparkling water Ice cubes In a small sauce pan on medium heat, warm the lemon juice and honey until the honey has been combined. Remove from the heat. In […]
Ingredients: 3/4 cup dried Montmorency tart cherries, finely chopped 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup oatmeal 1/3 cup sugar + 1 tablespoon sugar, divided 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces 1/2 cup lowfat buttermilk 3 large […]
Preheat oven to 350F. Peel, core, and THINLY slice 5 apples (we like a mix of varieties), then place them in a greased 13 x 9″ pan. Then, in a medium sauce pan, melt 1 stick of butter over medium heat. Whisk in 3 Tbsp. of flour, let it come to a boil and whisk constantly […]
Looking for a tropical touch to breakfast? Try this tart cherry and banana overnight oats recipe. Summary Total Time: ~8 hours and 10 minutes Prep: 10 minutes (plus ~8 hours of chill time) Cook:0 minutes Yield: 1 serving Level: Beginner Ingredients 1 tsp vanilla 1/4 tsp cinnamon 1/2 cup King Orchards Tart Cherries in Water (canned) […]
A great overnight oats recipe to incorporate berries from your U-Pick trip to King Orchards! Summary Total Time: ~8 hours and 10 minutes Prep: 10 minutes (plus ~8 hours of chill time) Cook:0 minutes Yield: 1 serving Level: Beginner Ingredients 1 tsp vanilla 1/4 tsp cinnamon 1/2 cup King Orchards Tart Cherries in Water (canned) 1/2 […]
Another great recipe for overnight oats that you can use to satisfy both your peach and cherry cravings! Summary Total Time: ~8 hours and 10 minutes Prep: 10 minutes (plus ~8 hours of chill time) Cook:0 minutes Yield: 1 serving Level: Beginner Ingredients 1 tsp vanilla 1/4 tsp cinnamon 1/2 cup King Orchards Tart Cherries in […]
This recipe comes from Betsy’s brother, Greg. It is a favorite now in the King Family. This is just a skeleton of a recipe. You can make variations to suit your own taste and pantry ingredients. Ingredients: 2 lbs. quick oats 4 C bran 2 C coconut 1 C sesame seeds (I like using Chia […]
Throw out those Maraschino cherries and replace with frozen pitted tart cherries! Ingredients: Sugar cube 2 frozen tart cherries 2 dashes bitters 2 ounces Bourbon Start by muddling frozen cherries and sugar cube. Add bourbon and top with bitters. Makes one cocktail. Enjoy!
Summary Total Time: 5 hours and 10 minutes Prep: 20 minutes (plus 4 hours of chill time) Cook: 45-50 minutes 350 degrees Yield: 8 servings Level: Intermediate Ingredients Yellow Cake Follow recipe and directions on box to create the batter Toppings 1 (15oz) Can King Orchards Tart Cherries in Water 1/3 cup brown sugar to coat baking pan ½ cup […]
Summary Total Time: 1 Hour Prep: 45 Minutes Cook: 15 Minutes Yield: 6-8 Servings Level: Beginner Ingredients For the Turkey 2.5 – 3 pound boneless turkey breast, butterflied* 1/2 cup King Orchards dried Montmorency tart cherries 1/2 cup roasted and shelled chestnuts** 1/2 small yellow onion 3 cloves garlic 1 cup loosely packed parsley 5-7 […]
Summary Total Time: 40 Minutes Prep: 25 Minutes Cook: 15 Minutes Yield: 4 People Level: Beginner Ingredients 1 grapefruit, halved and sliced 1/8-inch thick, seeds removed 1 Meyer lemon or regular lemon, sliced 1/8-inch thick, seeds removed ¼ cup plus 1 tablespoon olive oil, divided Kosher salt and ground black pepper 2 tablespoons Meyer lemon […]
Summary Total Time: 20 MinutesPrep: 15 MinutesCook: 5 MinsYield: 6 servings Level: Beginner Ingredients Base 1 cup couscous (uncooked) 1/2 cup dried Montmorency tart cherries 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon ground coriander salt and pepper 1 1/4 cups chicken broth, warm Add-Ins 1 can chickpeas, rinsed and drained 2 pieces of fresh sweet corn, […]
Summary Total Time: 12 Hours Prep: 5 Minutes Cook: 0 Minutes Yield: 2 Servings Level: Beginner Ingredients 6 tablespoons white chia seeds 1 ½ cups coconut milk 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 zested lemon ¼ cup Tart Cherry juice (made with 1 part King Orchards Tart Cherry Concentrate and 7 parts water) ½ cups King Orchards frozen Montmorency tart cherries […]
Summary Total Time: 2 hours and 10 minutes Prep: 20 minutes (plus 1 hour of chill time) Cook: 45-50 minutes Yield: 8 servings Level: Intermediate Ingredients Pie Crust 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoons granulated sugar ¾ teaspoon sea salt 1 ⅓ cup unsalted butter, chilled and cut into cubes ¾ cup ice water Cherry Pie Filling 2 (21oz) Cans […]
This is one of our favorite cherry pie recipes made with our canned Montmorency tart cherries in water which are a great alternative to fresh or frozen tart cherries. -1 1/4 cups granulated sugar -3 Tbsp. cornstarch -1/4 tsp. salt -1 Tbsp. butter, softened -2 cans King Orchards Tart Cherries, in water -1/4 tsp. almond […]
Pick too many strawberries and don’t know what to do with them? Hull them and put them right in the freezer in small portions. We typically leave them whole out of ease but you can dice as well. We love to throw them in this smoothie (or any smoothie recipe) throughout the winter. Strawberry and […]
This smoothie is just what you need to revitalize your body. The addition of just 1 ounce (2 Tbsp) of Michigan grown Montmorency Tart Cherry Concentrate gives this smoothie a bold, sweet/tart flavor and a heapful of healthy elements. Montmorency Tart Cherries are Nutrient Dense – Containing Vitamin C, Vitamin A, Copper, Melatonin and a […]
Summary Total Time: 33 Minutes Prep: 5 Minutes Cook: 28 Minutes Yield: 10 Muffins Level: Beginner Ingredients 1 1/2 cups unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice) 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce (I used a 4oz container) 2 tbsp butter (or non-dairy buttery spread), melted and cooled 1 tsp pure almond extract 2 1/2 cups old-fashioned […]
Summary Total Time: 8 Hours and 15 Minutes Prep: 15 Minutes Cook: Freeze for 8 Hours Yield: 10 Popsicles Level: Beginner Ingredients 8 oz cream cheese, room temperature 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt 1/4 cup powdered sugar 2 Tablespoons milk 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 1 (21 oz) can King Orchards’ Very Cherry Pie Filling or […]
Summary Total Time: 45 minutes Prep: 15 minutes Cook: 30 minutes Yield: 16 servings Level: Beginner Ingredients For the Crust and Crumble 1 ½ cups gluten free oat flour 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats ½ cup coconut sugar ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon ¼ teaspoon baking soda ¼ teaspoon salt ½ cup butter or vegan buttery […]
I love to make this relish on the side burner of my grill. It is the perfect topping for whatever meat I am grilling but my favorite is pork. 2 cups Montmorency Tart Cherries (frozen, or a can of tarts in water) 1 cup diced apple – I love a McIntosh but any apple will […]
Summary Total Time: 10 minutes Prep: 10 minutes Cook: N/A Yield: 2 servings Level: Beginner Ingredients 2 oz. King Orchards Montmorency Tart Cherry Concentrate 10 oz. water 4 oz. coconut water 2 teaspoons fresh grated ginger 1 teaspoon fresh grated tumeric 1/8 teaspoon fresh ground pepper Sparkling water (optional) Directions Using a standing blender or […]
These cherry hand pies are the perfect dessert for a crowd; A new take on an old favorite. Summary Total Time: 30 minutes Prep: 15 minutes Cook: 15 minutes Yield: 4 servings Level: Intermediate Ingredients 1/2 cup King Orchards’ Frozen Montmorency Tart Cherries 1/2 cup King Orchards’ Dried Montmorency Tart Cherries 2 tablespoons cane sugar […]
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We do go down to shorter hours during the winter months. We still have apples in the market, as well as honey, syrup, dried cherries, cherry juice concentrate, jams and jellies, applesauce, frozen pies, and much more. Our M-88 Market will be open: Monday – Friday : 9AM – 4PM Saturday : 10AM – 4PM […]
We will have special hours through the Holiday season at our M-88 Market December 23rd: Closed December 24th: Closed December 25th: Closed December 26th: Closed December 27th: 9am – 5pm December 28th: 9am – 5pm December 29th: 9am – 5pm December 30th: Closed December 31st: Closed January 1st: Closed January 2nd: 9am – 5pm January […]
Recipes Red Recharger Smoothie 1 cup frozen tart cherries 1/2 cup King Orchards Cherry Juice (mix concentrate 1:7 with water) 1 cup fresh or partially frozen strawberries 3 tablespoons orange juice concentrate 1/2 plain non-fat yogurt (or vanilla non-fat yogurt) 2 tablespoons honey Ground nutmeg Mix all ingredients in blender except nutmeg. Sprinkle nutmeg on […]
Pick your own apples is officially open at our M-88 Market. As of 8/31, we are picking both Gingergold and McIntosh apples. We are looking forward to a great apple crop this year. The trees are full of beautiful fruit! We also have apples available to purchase in both markets including Sansa, Zestar, Paula Red, […]
The first weekend in July is looking like it is going to be perfect for pick your own fruit! The weather stations are predicting sun and some heat. Our strawberry patch at our M-88 Market is FULL of berries! The patch is very clean and the berries are sweet and juicy! Pick your own raspberries […]
Summer at King Orchards Here at King Orchards, we have been working diligently throughout the year to provide you with the premier produce of the summer. Our trees have been trimmed, equipment cleaned, and staff hired to ensure that your King Orchards experience is nothing less than a great time. So here is an […]
We are looking forward to a strong cherry crop this year! The trees are full of green leaves and little cherries. At this point, we feel as though the cherry trees have officially survived the frost season and will produce a healthy crop of cherries if the weather continues to cooperate. We hope to have […]
Grilled Asparagus and Feta Salad Nothing says summer like grilled asparagus. This light and fresh take gives a new spin on fresh asparagus. By Jennifer SegalServings: 4 Total Time: 15 Minutes Ingredients 1 lb. King Orchards fresh asparagus, about 24 spears, ends trimmed 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon […]
Spring Blossom Update It is hard to keep our readers up to date on the spring blossoms since it moves so quickly, but here is our update as of now. Apricots were the first to open, which is typical. They are already past their prime and dropping petals. Sweet cherries have been opening slowly for […]
Not a breakfast person? Don’t worry, these bars can be eaten any and all times throughout the day. This recipe is easy and a delicious treat! We had an employee bring them in to work and they were gone by lunchtime. These would be great to add to a breakfast or brunch spread as well […]
In February, we celebrate Montmorency tart cherries during National Tart Cherry Month. To help you celebrate National Tart Cherry Month with us, we are offering $9.99 flat rate shipping on your entire order in the contiguous U.S. (Alaska and Hawaii $9.99 flat rate shipping on a maximum of 10 quarts of cherry juice concentrate) throughout […]
Sale on Upgraded Cherry Capsules As many of you know, we have recently upgraded our Montmorency Cherry Capsules. We have added more powder into every capsule (from 435 mg to 500 mg) and more capsules into every bottle (from 60 capsules to 90 capsules). For the month of January, we will be offering a sale […]
This easy recipe is the perfect appetizer to bring to a party! This Curry Spiced Nuts with Dried Cherries recipe is easy to make and will be gone before you know it! Ingredients 2 teaspoons olive oil 1 cup raw almonds 1 cup raw cashews 1/2 cup raw pepitas 2 1/2 teaspoons curry powder 3/4 […]
Oatmeal Dried Cherry Cookies 1 1/4 Cups butter or margarine, softened 1 1/4 Cups brown sugar 1 Egg 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 1/2 Cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 3 Cups quick cooking oats 1 Cup King Orchards Dried Tart Cherries ~Preheat […]
We are making a change in our Montmorency Tart Cherry Capsules… a GREAT change! We are calling it the “Upgraded” version. We have added MORE powder in every capsule and MORE capsules in every bottle. NOW, instead of 435mg in each capsule, there is 500mg. NOW, instead of 60 capsules in every bottle, there are […]
Get ready for the holiday season with our annual Saucin’ Saturday event this Saturday, November 19th. As we peel, cut, and core apples for free, we will also be hosting a craft fair along with DIY holiday crafts for the whole family! Need some ideas on holiday meals this year? We will have samples and […]
Did you know our M-88 Market is open year ’round? Come warm up at our Central Lake Market this winter. We will be offering apples and squash through Christmas as well as dried cherries, frozen fruit, cherry juice concentrate, apple cider, honey, syrup, and other assorted farm goodies year ’round! King Orchards is the perfect […]
Fall is the perfect season to make this delicious Butternut Squash Soup. This creamy soup is perfect for warming up after trick or treating, serving at your holiday party, or a quick dinner that is easy to heat up all week. This recipe has you boil the vegetables together, but you can also roast the […]
It is looking like another wonderful fall weekend to pick your own pumpkins and apples. Our pumpkin patch is bright orange and ready to be picked PLUS we have a super sale going on; Bushel o’ Pumpkins for $8.50 at our M-88 pumpkin patch when you pick them yourself! There is easy car access to […]
This is going to be a great weekend for u-pick apples and raspberries! It is a good time to pick Macs, Galas, and the first of the Honeycrisp at our M-88 Market! The fruit is large and tastes great but there are some hail marks (we think they just made the apples sweeter). We also […]
Northern Michigan produce is at its peak! Tomatoes, sweet corn, peppers and pickling cucumbers along with all kinds of good veggies from the garden are in the fruit stand. It’s time for fresh salsa, gazpacho, and paella. If canning is your passion, now is the time to preserve this summer’s harvest or live in the […]
Tart Cherry time is now! It’s a limb busting year with every branch loaded to the max. The fruit is bright red and full of flavor. Come out and pick you own Montmorency tart cherries. Our cherry pitter is running full speed at our M-88 Market and can pit all you can pick. It’s as […]
Our pick your own sweet cherries is officially open as of July 5th! There are lots of cherries to be picked out there! We also have sweet cherries available in our markets by the quart, flat, and lug. We are hoping to have pick your own tart cherries starting next week. This year we have […]
Crossing our fingers for Monday, July 4th U-Pick sweet cherries just in time for the Cherry Fest in Traverse City! With some more sunshine, we should have picked cherries in the market on Sunday and U-Pick on Monday. We have high standards for our fruit and want to get our customers deep, dark sweet cherries. […]
We are looking forward to a fantastic crop of cherries for pick your own and already picked. The sweet and tart cherry trees are loaded with fruit! We are hoping to have sweet cherries available for u-pick and in our markets around July 4th and tart cherries around July 15th. We will have our sweet […]
Here at King Orchards, sustainability is something that we value and want to work towards. As stewards of the land, we realize the delicate balance between environment, weather and our livelihood. In September 2015, to help improve sustainability, King Orchards installed a 52 kW solar field on our Creswell farm, behind the market on US-31 […]
To celebrate National Cherry Month, our chef friends, Roy and Connor, offered to host a Cherry Themed Dinner highlighting this wonderful fruit. Both Roy and Connor are regular customers in the fruit stand using our fruit in both their professional kitchens as well as their personal kitchens. In addition to hosting this wonderful dinner, they […]
We prepared this Cherry Herb Sorbet during our Cherry Themed Dinner to Celebrate National Cherry Month. It is a great pallet cleanser to serve after the main course and prior to dessert. Ingredients for Cherry Herb Sorbet 2/3 cup dryish white wine 3 cups water 3 tablespoons King Orchards Montmorency Tart Cherry Concentrate 1 cup […]
This rich and decadent Fallen Chocolate Souffle pairs perfectly with tart cherries. The tart cherries really cut into that richness. This was served at our Cherry Themed Dinner to celebrate National Cherry Month in February. Fallen Chocolate Souffle Ingredients 16 ounces semisweet chocolate chopped 1 cup butter 2 tablespoons liqueur, i.e. amaretto or triple sec […]
This savory patê à chou is filled with a creamy, tart cherry filling. This recipe was used as an appetizer in our Cherry Themed Dinner. Savory Patê à Chou Ingredients 1 cup milk 1/2 cup butter 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup flour 3-5 large eggs In a heavy saucepan bring the milk to a […]
This Roasted Duck Confit with Sweet Cherry Demi-Glace served as the main entree to our Cherry Themed Dinner. The sweet cherry demi-glace really cuts the fatty duck. Roasted Duck Confit with Sweet Cherry Demi-Glace Ingredients 1 whole duck carrots celery onions potatoes garlic savory herbs Line the bottom of a large Dutch oven with the […]
Savory Crepes Stuffed with Sauteed Chicken Livers with Cherry Balsamic Vinegar Reduction Ingredients: 1/2 cup flour 1/2 cup water 1/4 cup whole milk 2 large eggs 1 1/2 tablespoons butter melted and cooled Salt and pepper Combine all ingredients and mix well, let stand covered with plastic wrap for 1 hour. Heat a non-stick pan […]
Winter on the Orchard February 13th: -4, quiet and calm with a bright sun shine glistening over the new blanket of snow we received last night. Mornings like this where you can actually see the cold in the air are so exhilarating. This past week, Jack and I were marveling at the height of the […]
Homemade Thanksgiving Pies from our Family to Yours… Pre-Order Your Thanksgiving Pies Apple- $12.00 Caramel Apple Walnut- $13.00 Cherry- $14.00 Cherry Crumb- $14.00 Pumpkin- $12.00 Cherry Raspberry- $15.00 Triple Berry- $15.00 Order Deadline- Please place order by 5:00pm on Tuesday, November 24th. Pick Up Information- Pick up from noon until 5pm at our M-88 Market […]
Saucing Saturday November 21st Saturday, November 21st, King Orchards will be hosting our annual Saucing Saturday & Craft Fair at our M-88 Market. We will be peeling, coring, and slicing apples for FREE for any customer that buys a 1/2 bushel of apples. The craft fair will run from 9am-4pm. This is an event people […]