Chocolate Chip Cherry Oatmeal Cookies

cherry oat cookies on a plate

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 […]

The secret is out!!

The Detroit Free Press found out my secret that adding dried cherries to a recipe of traditional bread stuffing upgrades it and makes it “cool”. I like to add a handful of dried cherries to my grazed carrots too. Looks great and tastes even better! Happy Thanksgiving! Betsy and the crew

Momma’s Cheesecake Recipe

I am soooo glad it is winter! This really frees up some time for my true love, “Cooking.”  Today is a really cold day Up North so I’m going to try some Cherry Cheesecake! How can you possibly mess up a Cherry Cheese Cake? Well, I am going to make it with IQF Cherries because […]

Powered by Red: Day 4 – Cherry Dumplings Recipe

I really should title this post, “Dave did my homework.” Last night, Betsy sent me home with a can of tart cherries in water and a simple assignment. I was supposed to make the cherry dumpling recipe from MixingBowl.com, so I could write about it today as part of our “28 Days Powered by Red” […]

Cherry Key Lime Muffins Recipe

This tart cherry muffin recipe comes courtesy of the Cherry Marketing Institute and Linda Hundt, Owner of the Sweetie Pie Pantry in Dewitt, Michigan and winner of the 2009 National Pie Championship, Best in Show for her Tom’s Cherry Cherry Berry Pie. According to Linda, “Tart cherries are the most versatile fruit to use, and […]

Tangy Cherry Tea Sorbet Recipe

Cherry Herb Sorbet with King Orchards Montmorency tart cherry juice concentrate

This is a refreshing, light dessert. If you’re in the area, you can pick up pitted, frozen tart cherries at our fruitstands. We also ship frozen tart cherries during the colder months, usually beginning in November.

Cherry Butternut Squash Stuffing

Ingredients: 2 to 3 strips of bacon, finely diced 3 tablespoons butter or margarine 1/3 cup finely chopped onion 1 cup (about 1/3 pound) chopped butternut squash 2/3 cup dried tart cherries 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary or sage leaves, chopped 3 tablespoons almonds or pecans, toasted and finely ground 3 tablespoons dry bread crumbs 3 […]

Hot Mulled Cherry and Apple Cider Recipe

Celebrate apple season and those cooler autumn evenings with this robust, red cider made with cherry juice, apple cider, and your favorite spices. Cheers! Ingredients: 1/3 cup lemon peel, cut into 1/4″ strips 1 /2 cup orange peel, cut into 1/4″ strips 2 cups apple cider 4 cups tart cherry juice (1/2 cup King Orchards […]

Walnut and Dried Cherry Bars

Ingredients 1 cup quick-cooking oats 3/4 cup whole-wheat pastry flour or regular whole-wheat flour 1/4 cup toasted wheat germ 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup honey 1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce 1/4 cup canola oil 1 egg, beaten to mix 1 egg white 3/4 cup chopped dried tart cherries 1/2 cup finely chopped […]

Cherry Vinaigrette

1 tablespoon dried tart cherries 1 small onion 1 clove garlic 3 tablespoons fruit-flavored vinegar 2 tablespoons orange juice 1 tablespoon honey 1/3 cup olive oil Salt and pepper to taste Chop cherries, onion and garlic in food processor; pulse until finely chopped. Add fruit-flavored vinegar, orange juice and honey; puree. With food processor on, […]

Double Cherry Pie

Double Cherry Pie with dried cherries and pitted tart cherries from King Orchards

This Double Cherry Pie recipe is a recipe that we get asked about time and time again. It has canned tart cherries in water (which have no additives whatsoever) and sweetened dried cherries which are the traditional dried cherry. The tart cherries in water are one of our favorite products to use since fresh tart […]

Michigan Baked Oatmeal

2 cups old-fashioned oats 4 cups milk 1/4 tsp almond flavoring 1/2 cup King Orchards dried tart cherries 1/4 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup sliced almonds 1 large apple, unpeeled, grated or chopped Directions: Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Coat 3 quart casserole or baking pan with cooking spray. In mixing bowl, combine all ingredients. […]

Cherry Sauce Recipe – Hungarian Cseresznye Martas

Makes about 2 1/2 cups of Hungarian Cherry Sauce or Cseresznye Martas Prep Time:  20 minutes Cook Time:  20 minutes Ingredients: – 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour – 2 tablespoons of butter – 1 pound of washed, stemmed, pitted sour cherries – 1 tablespoon of lemon juice – 1 teaspoon of sugar – a pinch […]

Cherry Banana Bread

3/4 cup sugar 1/2 stick margarine 2 eggs 2 cups flour 1 1/2 cup mashed bananas 1 cup drained, pitted & cut up sour cherries 1/2 tsp. salt 2 tsp. baking soda Cream sugar & margarine. Add eggs, cherries & bananas. Mix dry ingredients together and add to first mixture. Bake in two 9″ x […]

Pork Roast with Cherry Jam or Jelly and Fresh Herbs

Ingredients: 1 rolled pork roast or a 3 to 5 pound center cut pork roast 1/3 cup fresh sage, chopped 1/3 cup fresh mint, chopped 1/3 cup fresh marjoram, chopped 1 cup cherry jam or jelly small red potatoes, if desired Untie string that holds roast together. Open roast carefully. Mix the three kinds of […]

Tart Cherry Mojito

      Ingredients: 2 1/2 teaspoons super fine granulated sugar 3 Tablespoons tart cherry juice 12 mint leaves Squeeze of fresh lime juice 1 ounce white rum 1/2 cup soda or seltzer water Ice Directions: Place 6 mint leaves in a tall glass. Crush mint leaves with a muddler, or with the back of […]

Michigan Dried Cherry Apple Stuffed Pork Chops

Ingredients: 1 c. apple juice 1/2 c. fresh apple chunks 1/2 c. Michigan Montmorency Dried Tart Cherries 1/2 c. chopped walnuts 2 tbsp. croutons 1 tbsp. sugar 2 tbsp. dry white wine 1 tbsp. lemon juice 1/2 tsp. ground ginger 6 pork loin chops, cut 1-inch thick 2 tbsp. cooking oil In saucepan combine apple […]

Confetti Couscous Salad with Dried Cherries

Ingredients: For couscous: 1 teaspoon olive oil 1/4 cup minced yellow onion 1 1/2 cups fat free low sodium chicken broth (or vegetable broth) 5 ounces whole-wheat couscous (about 1 cup) For dressing; 1 tablespoon cherry juice concentrate 1 ½ teaspoons lemon juice 1 ½ teaspoons Dijon mustard 2 tablespoons canola oil For salad: 1/2 […]

Pork Chops with Cherry Sauce

Ingredients: 2 boneless pork loin chops, about 1-inch thick Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste (used ¼ teaspoon salt, 1/8 teaspoon pepper) 2 tablespoons vegetable oil ½ cup chopped onion 1 cup reduced sodium chicken broth 1/3 to 1/2 cup dried tart cherries 2 tablespoons orange marmalade 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar Dried red […]

George Washington Salad

George Washington Salad from King Orchards

Ingredients: 1 (6-ounce) package cherry-flavored gelatin 1 (20- or 21-ounce) cherry pie filling 1 (20-ounce) can crushed pineapple 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese 1 cup sour cream 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts, optional Put gelatin a lage mixing bowl. Dissolve gelatin with 2 cups boiling water, mix well. Add cherry […]

Montmorency Cherry Smoothie

Try this Easy & Healthy Cherry Smoothie Recipe Ingredients: 1 cup non-fat plain or vanilla yogurt 1 ripe banana, peeled and sliced 1/2 cup orange juice 1/4 cup King Orchards Montmorency Tart Cherry Juice Concentrate 1 cup crushed ice Put yogurt, banana, orange juice, cherry juice concentrate and crushed ice in the container or an […]

Tangy Cherry Sauce

Ingredients: 1 can King Orchards cherry pie filling 2 tablespoons honey 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice 3/4 teaspoon grated fresh ginger 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard 1/2 teaspoon grated lime Combine cherry pie filling, honey, lime juice, ginger, dry  mustard, and lime peel in a medium saucepan; mix well. Bring to a boil over medium heat, […]

Heart-Healthy Granola Power Pancakes with Super Fruit Salsa

Ingredients 1 cup dried tart cherries, chopped 1/3 cup tart cherry juice 2 cups low-fat pancake mix 1/2 cup toasted wheat germ 1 cup granola 1 whole egg 1/4 cup egg substitute 2 cups 1% low-fat milk (or milk substitute of your choice) 1 teaspoon almond extract Cooking spray 3 tablespoons sliced almonds Salsa Ingredients […]

Sweet Potatoes with Tart Cherry Glaze

Ingredients: 2 medium sweet potatoes (7-8 ounces each) 2 tablespoons King Orchards Tart Cherry Juice Concentrate (undiluted) 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1 tablespoon butter or brown sugar, melted 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1 green onion, sliced Scrub potatoes and halve lengthwise, do not peel. Spray a baking pan with nonstick cooking spray. Place potatoes, cut-side […]

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 […]

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 […]

Cherry-Glazed Baked Chicken

1 can (16-ounce) pitted dark sweet cherries 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 cup chopped onion 1 tablespoon chopped garlic 1/4 cup honey 2 tablespoons rice vinegar 2 teaspoons hot mustard 3/4 teaspoon ground ginger 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1/4 cup dried tart cherries 6 (6 1/2 ounces each) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves […]

Cherry Zucchini Bread

2 eggs 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/3 cup vegetable oil 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/3 cup lemon juice 2/3 cup shredded unpeeled zucchini 1/4 cup water 2/3 cup dried tart cherries 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon grated lemon peel 2 teaspoons baking powder Put eggs in a […]

Sour Cherry-Pecan Biscotti

This recipe makes 72 biscotti Ingredients 2 cups King Orchards dried tart cherries 1/4 cup orange juice hot water 2 1/2 cups flour 1 cup sugar 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 pinch salt 3 large eggs 1 cup chopped pecans powdered sugar, for rolling Cooking Instructions 1. Preheat the oven to […]

Tart Cherry Sauce

1/4 cup sugar 1 1/2 tbsp. cornstarch 2 cups pitted tart cherries 2 tbsp. margarine Mix sugar and cornstarch. Stir in pitted cherries. Cook over medium heat until thickened. Remove from heat & add margarine. Stir well. Serve over ice cream, cake or cheese cake. Keep refrigerated.

Cherry Almond Biscotti

1 stick unsalted butter 1 cup sugar zest of one lemon 2 eggs 2 cups flour pinch of salt 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder 1 cup sliced almonds 1 cup King Orchards dried tart cherries Cream butter, add sugar slowly, add zest. Add eggs one at a time Sift flour, baking powder and salt together […]