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 u-pickers have started picking the Montmorency tart cherries and they look good. The tart cherry pitter is running smoothly so when a u-pick customer picks a large lot of cherries they can get them pitted and into bags with the juice for freezing. We won’t be machine harvesting the Monts for another 4-5 days […]
Well the rains that came early in the week were wonderful for most of the crops but they have a big negative side effect on the sweet cherries. When sweet cherries are getting ripe the sugar in them draws in water. The rain is absorbed through the roots but the cherry itself will draw in […]
The cherry crop is coming along beautifully. We received 8/10 s of an inch of rain last night which was very much appreciated. So cherries are sizing up. The sweet cherries are probably going to start around July 10-12. We will pick as early as we feel they are sweet enough and dark enough color. […]
This week we are picking Balaton tart cherries. If you want to make cherry bounce this year these are the cherries you want to use. We are picking with the stems on and they should keep for traveling. Cherry bounce is easy to make and fun to drink come the holidays. Also these are the […]
Things have been getting very busy around the fruit stand. We are still u-picking sweet cherries. We will be u-picking until atleast Tuesday, possibly longer. We will keep you updated on a for sure date in the next couple days. We got the sweet cherry pitter out today! It is one of the coolest things […]
Tart cherry bloom has come early this year! If you are thinking about a drive to northern Michigan to witness the spectacular tart cherry blossoms, don’t hesitate to make it this weekend. Here’s a quick pic of the Montmorency cherry block from outside the office door this morning. Won’t be long before peak bloom!
Why February for National Cherry Month? That question has been floating around our office the past few days. I believe that it has to do with George Washington cutting down a cherry tree and since we celebrate his birthday in February … My niece, Meg, pointed out that it is stupid to not have National […]
Calling all foodies!!! February is National Cherry Month! The perfect time to try ordering some of our frozen tart cherries. We have been shipping pitted tart cherries for years however, I have done it differently every year. This year I think I have it down pat. Of course, I would like everyone to opt for […]
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 […]
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 […]
Makes 12 to 15 servings of Croatian Sour Cherry Strudel Prep Time: 60 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes Ingredients: ****Strudel Dough**** 1/2 cup of lukewarm water 1/2 teaspoon of vinegar 3/4 teaspoon of salt 2 cups of all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon of cold butter Melted butter Flour for rolling ****Cherry Strudel Filling**** 8 cups of […]
Ingredients Filling: 6 cups tart red cherries, pitted (substitute 3 cans of tart cherries in water for fresh if necessary) 1 1/4 cups sugar 1/4 cup water 4 teaspoons cornstarch Topping: 1 cup flour 1/4 cup sugar 2 tablespoons brown sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 3 tablespoons butter 1 egg, beaten 3 […]
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, […]
Makes about 6 servings of Hungarian Cherry Cake – Cseresznyes Lepeny Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Ingredients: – 1 pound of fresh, washed, stemmed and pitted sour cherries (left whole) – 6 ounces of unsalted butter at room temperature – 3/4 cup of granulated sugar – 3 large eggs, separated – 1 […]
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 […]
Makes 6 servings of Cherry Bublanina or Tresnova Bublania Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Ingredients: – 1/2 cup (1 stick) of butter, softened – 1/2 cup of sugar – 3 large eggs divided, at room temperature – 1 tablespoon Amaretto or other almond liqueur (optional) – 1/2 teaspoon of salt – pinch […]
There is one question everyone is asking. How long will we be able to pick sweet cherries? This year is so odd that I can’t say. My hope is that we will be able to pick through to next week end. There is a lot of fruit out there and if it stays dry the […]
There are a lot of cherries on the trees, and all signs point to a good crop of both sweet and tart cherries. Our latest estimate is that sweet cherry picking will begin around July 10th, with tart cherries following a week to 10 days later. Betsy and Rose expect to have strawberries in the […]
2 cups cubed cooked chicken ½ cup dried tart cherries 3 green onions, sliced ½ cup mayonnaise ¼ cup plain yogurt 1 tablespoon lemon juice Freshly ground black pepper, to taste Lettuce leaves Chopped fresh parsley 2 to 4 croissants Combine chicken, cherries and onions in a large bowl; mix well. In another bowl, combine […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
The Cherry Marketing Institute is sponsoring some fantastic cherry recipes at allrecipes.com right now. Super Fruit (Cherry) Lime Muffins, Berry Good Oatmeal, Mango Cherry Avocado Salad, and Chewy Cherry Whole Grain Cereal Bars are just a few of the creative cherry recipes they’re highlighting. Warning: The pictures will make you hungry. I hope you have […]