Michigan cherry gifts for the holidays
There’s still time to get that last minute cherry gift out to a loved one for Christmas. If you place an order by noon on December 21st, we can get it packed up and shipped for arrival within the U.S. by Thursday the 24th. The “Party Pleaser” (featuring chocolate covered dried cherries and our new […]
Frisée and Apple Salad with Dried Cherries and Walnuts Recipe

3 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 2 tablespoons minced shallot 1 tablespoon honey 1/2 cup(generous) dried tart cherries 1 large head of frisée, torn into bite-size pieces (about 6 cups) 1 medium Gala apple, cored, thinly sliced 1/2 cup coarsely chopped toasted walnuts
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 […]
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 […]
Chili Roasted Peanuts with Dried Cherries Recipe

Ingredients 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 pound raw unsalted peanuts 1 tablespoon mild chili powder 2 tsp ground cumin 2 tsp ground white pepper 2 tsp salt ½ tsp dried oregano ½ tsp cayenne 8 ounces King Orchards dried tart cherries Directions: Melt the butter in a small saucepan. Add the peanuts and stir to […]
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, […]
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. […]
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 oil1/4 cup minced yellow onion1 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 concentrate1 ½ teaspoons lemon juice1 ½ teaspoons Dijon mustard2 tablespoons canola oil For salad:1/2 cup chopped dried tart cherries3 tablespoons coarsely chopped pistachios2 tablespoons chopped […]