Welcome to the home of the world famous Northwest Cherries.
This site is the main source for all of the latest news and information about sweet cherries from the Northwest including: health information, recipe ideas, tips on freezing, canning and drying, as well as information about the famous growing region located in the great Northwest. More than 2,500 growers in the Northwest work tirelessly throughout the year to bring to you the largest, sweetest, freshest, highest quality sweet cherries available.
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POV: you just found the sweetest holiday upgrade. 🍒👀
We’re here all month long showing you how to turn frozen or preserved Northwest cherries into pure festive magic - no fancy chef skills required.
Think cherry-glazed meats, cozy crumbles, and desserts that make your guests go “wait… what’s in this?” 😍
Whether you’re baking for a crowd or just cooking for yourself in fuzzy socks, we’ve got recipes that’ll make your holidays taste a little brighter (and a lot sweeter). 🍒✨
Ready to get inspired? Stick around - cherry season never really ends around here. ❤️
POV: you just found the sweetest holiday upgrade. 🍒👀
We’re here all month long showing you how to turn frozen or preserved Northwest cherries into pure festive magic - no fancy chef skills required.
Think cherry-glazed meats, cozy crumbles, and desserts that make your guests go “wait… what’s in this?” 😍
Whether you’re baking for a crowd or just cooking for yourself in fuzzy socks, we’ve got recipes that’ll make your holidays taste a little brighter (and a lot sweeter). 🍒✨
Ready to get inspired? Stick around - cherry season never really ends around here. ❤️
🧟♂️🎃 Say hello to your new favorite Halloween treat… Cherry Mummy Hand Pies! 👀✨
Flaky pastry, sweet cherry filling, and just the right amount of spooky fun. These are guaranteed to be the star of your Halloween party spread. And it`s the perfect way to use your frozen cherries or cherry preserves this spooky season.
🍒 Cherry Mummy Hand Pies 🥧
Ingredients
🥧 1 box puff pastry (thawed)
🍒 1 cup cherry pie filling (or cherry preserves)
🥚 1 egg (for egg wash)
🧂 2 tbsp sugar (for sprinkling)
👀 Candy eyes (found at most grocery/baking stores)
Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2️⃣ Roll out puff pastry and cut into rectangles.
3️⃣ Spoon cherry filling into the center of half the rectangles.
4️⃣ Cut thin strips in the other half of rectangles to look like “mummy bandages.”
5️⃣ Place the cut pastry over the filled base and gently press edges to seal.
6️⃣ Brush with egg wash, sprinkle with sugar, and bake 12-15 minutes until golden.
7️⃣ Once cooled slightly, add candy eyes to bring your mummies to life! 👀
📌 Save this recipe and make these spooky-sweet mummies part of your Halloween tradition!
🧟♂️🎃 Say hello to your new favorite Halloween treat… Cherry Mummy Hand Pies! 👀✨
Flaky pastry, sweet cherry filling, and just the right amount of spooky fun. These are guaranteed to be the star of your Halloween party spread. And it`s the perfect way to use your frozen cherries or cherry preserves this spooky season.
🍒 Cherry Mummy Hand Pies 🥧
Ingredients
🥧 1 box puff pastry (thawed)
🍒 1 cup cherry pie filling (or cherry preserves)
🥚 1 egg (for egg wash)
🧂 2 tbsp sugar (for sprinkling)
👀 Candy eyes (found at most grocery/baking stores)
Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2️⃣ Roll out puff pastry and cut into rectangles.
3️⃣ Spoon cherry filling into the center of half the rectangles.
4️⃣ Cut thin strips in the other half of rectangles to look like “mummy bandages.”
5️⃣ Place the cut pastry over the filled base and gently press edges to seal.
6️⃣ Brush with egg wash, sprinkle with sugar, and bake 12-15 minutes until golden.
7️⃣ Once cooled slightly, add candy eyes to bring your mummies to life! 👀
📌 Save this recipe and make these spooky-sweet mummies part of your Halloween tradition!
In case you forgot, this is your reminder. 😉🍒
🍒 Pop quiz time! Can you tell the difference between two of the most popular Northwest cherry varieties? 👀
❤️ Bing cherries: deep red skin + dark red flesh
💛 Rainier cherries: yellow skin with a red blush + light-colored flesh
Both are sweet, juicy, and absolutely delicious, but we want to know… 👇
👉 Which one is YOUR favorite: Bing or Rainier? Comment below and settle the debate! 🗳️
🍒 Pop quiz time! Can you tell the difference between two of the most popular Northwest cherry varieties? 👀
❤️ Bing cherries: deep red skin + dark red flesh
💛 Rainier cherries: yellow skin with a red blush + light-colored flesh
Both are sweet, juicy, and absolutely delicious, but we want to know… 👇
👉 Which one is YOUR favorite: Bing or Rainier? Comment below and settle the debate! 🗳️
🍒✨ Looking for an easy appetizer that wows? This Cherry Gorgonzola Flatbread is the perfect mix of savory + sweet. Ready in under 15 minutes, it’s great as a snack, starter, or paired with a salad for dinner. 🥗
Recipe
Prep time: 5 min | Bake time: 10 min | Servings: 4
Ingredients
🥖 2 flatbreads (or naan/pita)
🫒 1 tbsp olive oil
🧀 ½ cup shredded mozzarella
🍒 ½ cup fresh Northwest cherries, pitted + halved
🧀 2 tbsp crumbled gorgonzola
🧅 Thinly sliced red onion
🌿 Fresh basil
Directions
1️⃣ Preheat oven to 425°F. Place flatbreads on a baking sheet + brush with olive oil.
2️⃣ Sprinkle with mozzarella, then top with cherries, gorgonzola, and red onion.
3️⃣ Bake 10–12 minutes until golden + bubbly.
4️⃣ Finish with fresh basil, slice, and serve.
📌 Save this recipe for your next party or weeknight dinner upgrade. You’ll want this flavor combo again and again!
🍒✨ Looking for an easy appetizer that wows? This Cherry Gorgonzola Flatbread is the perfect mix of savory + sweet. Ready in under 15 minutes, it’s great as a snack, starter, or paired with a salad for dinner. 🥗
Recipe
Prep time: 5 min | Bake time: 10 min | Servings: 4
Ingredients
🥖 2 flatbreads (or naan/pita)
🫒 1 tbsp olive oil
🧀 ½ cup shredded mozzarella
🍒 ½ cup fresh Northwest cherries, pitted + halved
🧀 2 tbsp crumbled gorgonzola
🧅 Thinly sliced red onion
🌿 Fresh basil
Directions
1️⃣ Preheat oven to 425°F. Place flatbreads on a baking sheet + brush with olive oil.
2️⃣ Sprinkle with mozzarella, then top with cherries, gorgonzola, and red onion.
3️⃣ Bake 10–12 minutes until golden + bubbly.
4️⃣ Finish with fresh basil, slice, and serve.
📌 Save this recipe for your next party or weeknight dinner upgrade. You’ll want this flavor combo again and again!
💪 Crushed your workout? Time to crush some cherries! 🍒
Northwest cherries are the ultimate post-sweat snack:
✨ Packed with antioxidants
✨ Naturally anti-inflammatory
✨ Shown to help reduce muscle soreness + speed recovery
Toss them in your smoothie, blend them into protein bites, or just grab a handful straight from the bag. 🏋️♀️ Your body (and taste buds) will thank you!
📌 Save this tip for your next workout recovery hack.
💪 Crushed your workout? Time to crush some cherries! 🍒
Northwest cherries are the ultimate post-sweat snack:
✨ Packed with antioxidants
✨ Naturally anti-inflammatory
✨ Shown to help reduce muscle soreness + speed recovery
Toss them in your smoothie, blend them into protein bites, or just grab a handful straight from the bag. 🏋️♀️ Your body (and taste buds) will thank you!
📌 Save this tip for your next workout recovery hack.
Who`s bringing out those frozen cherries this weekend to make something sweet? 🍒😋
🍒✨ Happy National Dessert Day! ✨🍒
Celebrate the sweetest day of the year with a warm, bubbly Cherry Cobbler straight from the oven. Golden, buttery topping + juicy Northwest cherries = dessert perfection. 🥧💛
Whether you use fresh, frozen, or preserved cherries, this recipe is the ultimate way to treat yourself post-season. 🍒
📌 Watch the video, save the recipe, and make it your go-to cozy dessert this fall!
🍒✨ Happy National Dessert Day! ✨🍒
Celebrate the sweetest day of the year with a warm, bubbly Cherry Cobbler straight from the oven. Golden, buttery topping + juicy Northwest cherries = dessert perfection. 🥧💛
Whether you use fresh, frozen, or preserved cherries, this recipe is the ultimate way to treat yourself post-season. 🍒
📌 Watch the video, save the recipe, and make it your go-to cozy dessert this fall!
