Hubbard Squash Soup
Soup makers! In this case, we didn’t follow a specific recipe, but adjusted the taste as we went. Basic squash recipes starts with 2 to 3 cups cooked and […]
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Tart Cherry Unity Pie
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 […]
Sleepy Girl Mocktail
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 […]
Very Cherry Amaretto Sour
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 […]
Tart Cherry Negroni
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 […]
Frozen Tart Cherrytini
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 […]
Slow Cooker Apple Butter
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 […]
Grilled Peach and Sweet Corn Salad
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 […]
Peach Cobbler
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 […]
How to Can Peaches, Pears, and Apricots the King Orchards Way
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 / […]
One Egg Apricot Cake
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 […]
Strawberry Poke Cake
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 […]
Raspberry Tart
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 […]
Pork Tenderloin Medallions with Strawberry Sauce
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 […]
Cherry Lime Margarita
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 […]
Chocolate Chip Cherry Oatmeal Cookies
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 […]
Tart Cherry Chocolate Galette
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 […]
Chicken Spaghetti Squash Skillet with Montmorency Tart Cherries
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 […]
Mini Tart Cherry Galettes
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 […]
Double Chocolate Cherry Skillet
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 […]
Cherry Chocolate Recovery Drink
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 […]
Balsamic-dried cherry salad toss
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 […]
Sparkling Tart Cherry Apple Cider
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 […]
Mulled Tart Cherry Apple Cider
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 […]
Easy Tart Cherry Frosé
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 […]
Tart Cherry Daiquiri Mocktail
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 […]
Montmorency Tart Cherry French Crepes with Vanilla Cream White Sauce
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 […]
Apple Cider Mimosa
Fill champagne glass 1/3 full with KO fresh apple cider, top with champagne, prosecco, or club soda.
Montmorency Tart Cherry Mimosa
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.
Tastes Like Vacation
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 […]
Baked Brie with Rhubby Razz Jam
(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 […]
Cherry Lime Sparkler
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 […]
Kielbasa with Cherry Sauce
(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 […]
Jack’s Bourbon Sipper
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.
Peanut Apple Dip
(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 […]
Cherry Salsa and Cream Cheese Dip
(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 […]
Cherry Pepper Jelly with cream cheese
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 […]
Oatmeal Dried Cherry White Chocolate Orange Cookies
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 […]
Raspberry Popsicles Two Ways
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 […]
King Orchards Strawberry Caprese Chicken Salad
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 […]
KO Cherry Crisp
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 […]
Mulled Tart Cherry Apple Cider
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 […]
Sparkling Cherry Lemonade
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 […]
Cherry Buttermilk Scones
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 […]
Caramel Apple Dump Cake
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 […]
Tart Cherry & Banana Overnight Oats
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 […]
Tart Cherry & Mixed Berry Overnight Oats
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 […]
Tart Cherry & Peach Overnight Oats
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 […]
Greg’s Granola
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 […]
Tart Cherry Old Fashioned
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 […]
Pineapple Upside Down Cake with Tart Cherries
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 […]
Tart Cherry Chestnut Stuffed Turkey Roulade
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 […]
Roasted Citrus Salad with Tart Cherries and Fried Goat Cheese
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 […]
Couscous Summer Salad with Montmorency Tart Cherries
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 […]
Tart Cherry Overnight Chia Pudding
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 […]
Spiced Tart Cherry Pie
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 […]
King Orchards’ Cherry Pie Recipe
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 […]
Strawberry and Banana Smoothie
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 […]
Cherry Revitalizer Smoothie
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 […]
Tart Cherry Almond Baked Granola Cups
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 […]
Tart Cherry Cheesecake Popsicles
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 […]
Tart Cherry Pie Bars with Oatmeal Crumble (Vegan and Gluten Free)
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 […]
Jack’s Favorite Cherry Relish
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 […]
Montmorency Tart Cherry Elixir
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 […]
Montmorency Tart Cherry Hand Pies
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: […]
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M-88 Market Winter Hours
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 […]
Holiday Hours
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 […]
Red Recharger Cherry Smoothie!
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 […]
Pick Your Own Apples for Labor Day Weekend!
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 […]
Pick Your Own Fruit Update
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 […]
Summer FruitCast
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 […]
Cherry Crop Update
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 […]
Grilled Asparagus and Feta Salad
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 […]
John King’s Spring Blossom Update
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. […]
Very Cherry Breakfast Bars
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 […]
Happy National Tart Cherry Month
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 […]
January Sale on Upgraded Cherry Capsules
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 […]
Curry Spiced Nuts with Dried Cherries Recipe
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 […]
Dried Cherry Oatmeal Cookies
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 […]
UPGRADED Montmorency Tart Cherry Capsules
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 […]
Saucin’ Saturday – Peel, Cut, and Core Apples for Free
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 […]
M-88 Market Open Year ‘Round
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 […]
Butternut Squash Soup
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 […]
Pick Your Own Pumpkins, Pick Your Own Apples
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 […]
U-Pick Apples and Raspberries; Plums and Pears in our Markets for the Weekend (9/16)
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 […]
August is the time for Northern Michigan Produce
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 […]
Montmorency Tart Cherries are Here!
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 […]
Pick Your Own Sweet Cherries Now Open!
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 […]
Hoping for U-Pick Sweet Cherries Monday, July 4th!
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 […]
A Fruitful Crop of Cherries Coming!
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 […]
Solar Project to Improve Sustainability on the Orchard
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 […]
Cherry Themed Dinner
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 […]
Cherry Herb Sorbet
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 […]
Fallen Chocolate Souffle with Cherry Creme Anglaise
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 […]
Savory Patê à Chou Filled with Unsweetened Dried Tart Cherries and Blue Cheese
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 […]
Roasted Duck Confit with Sweet Cherry Demi-Glace
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 […]
Savory Crepes Stuffed with Sauteed Chicken Livers with Cherry Balsamic Vinegar Reduction
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 […]
Winter on the Orchard 2016
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 […]
Pre-Order Your Thanksgiving Pies!
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- […]