Tart Cherries Elevate Anti-Oxidant Activity
NEW ORLEANS, April 20 (UPI) — Eating one and a half servings of tart cherries could significantly boost antioxidant activity, U.S. researchers said. University of Michigan researchers said 12 healthy adults ages 18-25 were randomly assigned to eat either one-and-a-half cups or three cups of frozen tart cherries. Researchers analyzed participants’ blood and urine at […]
Tart Cherry Vinaigrette

Ingredients: Equal Parts:King Orchards Tart Cherry Juice Concentrate Balsamic Vinegar Extra Virgin Olive Oil Flax Seed Oil Optional: Stir in a little honey to thicken. Pour a puddle on serving plate. Add goat cheese to plate, then drizzle with more vinaigrette. Sprinkle with toasted pepitas (pumpkin or squash seeds) if desired. Courtesy of Mary at […]
Cherry Lemonade

Ingredients: 6 fluid ounces lemon juice, fresh squeezed 4 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar 24 fluid ounces water 4 fluid ounces King Orchards Tart Cherry Concentrate Combine the lemon juice and the sugar. Stir to dissolve. Add the water and cherry juice concentrate and stir. Serve over ice. notes: We add cherry juice concentrate to store-bought lemonade […]
Beef and Cherry Satay Recipe
According to McCormick’s Flavor Forecast for 2009 Tart Cherry and Cayenne Pepper are the hot new flavor pairing for 2009. In honor of the occasion, here is a lovely recipe I found in the Cleveland Plain Dealer, which calls on tart cherry juice concentrate to provide the perfect tart cherry flavor. Beef and Cherry Satay […]
Sparkling Red Cherry Punch
Here’s a festive and simple holiday punch recipe, courtesy of the Cherry Marketing Institute. For a festive garnish, add a pitted cherry and a slice of orange on a cocktail pick to each glass. Ingredients: 1-1/2 cups tart cherry juice (mix 1.5 ounces of King Orchards Tart Cherry Juice Concentrate with 10.5 ounces water) 1/2 […]
Happy and Healthy Holidays!
Laura (pictured here), Betsy and Rose have been busy little elves this week, packing up tons of apple gift boxes with care. Thank you to every one of our customers for making 2008 a great apple year. We sure hope you enjoy eating them as much as the King family loves growing and sharing them […]
King Orchards Tart Cherry Juice Scores High in Antioxidant Tests
We just received results from our recently-conducted nutritional analysis of King Orchards Montmorency Tart Cherry Juice Concentrate. Independent lab evaluations revealed that our tart cherry juice concentrate provides over 7000 ORAC units and 330 mg of Anthocyanins per one-ounce serving. Antioxidant strength is measured in Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity (ORAC) units. ORAC measures how many […]
Summertime, and the Pickin’ is Easy
Bring the whole family to the orchard for a fun, affordable day trip they won’t soon forget! Our trees are all specially trimmed so the cherries are accessible, even for small children. Pick your own tart cherries: You can pick your own tart cherries in season right from the tree and we will wash them […]
Making Tart Cherry Jelly
We are often asked about whether you can make tart cherry jelly of your own using our Montmorency Tart Cherry Juice Concentrate. Norma I. was kind enough to email Betsy with an answer. Betsy, I had promised you info regarding using your tart cherry juice concentrate in making cherry jelly. Norma I. Hoover, AL I […]