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PSA: You donβt need booze to feel fancy this holiday season. π₯π
Whether youβre skipping the alcohol, hosting friends, or just want a pretty drink that wonβt wreck your sleep - this Cherry Sparkler is the move. Itβs bubbly, bright, and loaded with that sweet-tart cherry flavor that just feels like the holidays.
Hereβs how to make it:
π Β½ cup Northwest cherry juice (fresh, frozen, or concentrate)
π 1 tbsp lemon juice
π― 1 tsp honey or agave (optional)
π§ Ice
π¦ Top with sparkling water or ginger beer
πΈ Garnish with a few Northwest cherries + a sprig of rosemary for that extra holiday flair
Give it a little stir and boom - youβve got a drink that looks like a cocktail but feels like self-care. β¨
Save this post for your next party (or for when you want something festive without the fuzzy head tomorrow). ππ
PSA: You donβt need booze to feel fancy this holiday season. π₯π
Whether youβre skipping the alcohol, hosting friends, or just want a pretty drink that wonβt wreck your sleep - this Cherry Sparkler is the move. Itβs bubbly, bright, and loaded with that sweet-tart cherry flavor that just feels like the holidays.
Hereβs how to make it:
π Β½ cup Northwest cherry juice (fresh, frozen, or concentrate)
π 1 tbsp lemon juice
π― 1 tsp honey or agave (optional)
π§ Ice
π¦ Top with sparkling water or ginger beer
πΈ Garnish with a few Northwest cherries + a sprig of rosemary for that extra holiday flair
Give it a little stir and boom - youβve got a drink that looks like a cocktail but feels like self-care. β¨
Save this post for your next party (or for when you want something festive without the fuzzy head tomorrow). ππ
Tell me fall doesnβt get any better than this. ππ
Fresh air, cozy sweaters, and a table full of cherry-filled treats.
Whether itβs pie, preserves, or straight from the basket, cherries bring a little summer sweetness into every autumn moment.
Grab a blanket, pack your favorite cherry snack, and soak up that golden-hour glow while it lasts. πΎβ¨
Tell me fall doesnβt get any better than this. ππ
Fresh air, cozy sweaters, and a table full of cherry-filled treats.
Whether itβs pie, preserves, or straight from the basket, cherries bring a little summer sweetness into every autumn moment.
Grab a blanket, pack your favorite cherry snack, and soak up that golden-hour glow while it lasts. πΎβ¨
Tell me why nobody warned me homemade cherry danishes were this easy?! π³π
Flaky puff pastry, creamy vanilla-almond filling, and sweet-tart Northwest cherriesβ¦ itβs giving bakery-level delicious, straight from your oven. Save this one β your weekend brunch just found its main character. π
Hereβs how to make them:
π« Cream Cheese Filling:
Mix 8 oz softened cream cheese, Β½ cup powdered sugar, Β½ tsp vanilla extract, ΒΌ tsp almond extract, and 1 egg until smooth.
π Cherry Filling:
In a saucepan, combine 2 cups pitted Northwest Cherries, Β½ cup sugar, 1 tbsp cornstarch, and 2 tbsp lemon juice. Simmer until thickened.
π₯ Danish Assembly:
Roll out 1 thawed puff pastry sheet to a 12x12β square, cut into 6 squares, and score a 1-inch border around each. Add 1 tbsp cream cheese mixture + 1 tbsp cherry filling to each square.
Bake at 400Β°F for 15 minutes or until golden.
π Glaze:
Mix 1 cup powdered sugar, 1 tbsp milk, and 1Β½ tsp lemon juice. Drizzle over cooled pastries and try not to eat them all at once. π
Tell me why nobody warned me homemade cherry danishes were this easy?! π³π
Flaky puff pastry, creamy vanilla-almond filling, and sweet-tart Northwest cherriesβ¦ itβs giving bakery-level delicious, straight from your oven. Save this one β your weekend brunch just found its main character. π
Hereβs how to make them:
π« Cream Cheese Filling:
Mix 8 oz softened cream cheese, Β½ cup powdered sugar, Β½ tsp vanilla extract, ΒΌ tsp almond extract, and 1 egg until smooth.
π Cherry Filling:
In a saucepan, combine 2 cups pitted Northwest Cherries, Β½ cup sugar, 1 tbsp cornstarch, and 2 tbsp lemon juice. Simmer until thickened.
π₯ Danish Assembly:
Roll out 1 thawed puff pastry sheet to a 12x12β square, cut into 6 squares, and score a 1-inch border around each. Add 1 tbsp cream cheese mixture + 1 tbsp cherry filling to each square.
Bake at 400Β°F for 15 minutes or until golden.
π Glaze:
Mix 1 cup powdered sugar, 1 tbsp milk, and 1Β½ tsp lemon juice. Drizzle over cooled pastries and try not to eat them all at once. π
Itβs #NationalSandwichDay, and if youβve still got cherry jam tucked away from summer, todayβs the day to use it.
Peanut butterβs rich, creamy saltiness + sweet-tart cherry jam = flavor magic.
No rules, no recipes - just two slices of bread, a generous swipe of cherry goodness, and that first bite that makes you say oh wow.
Itβs #NationalSandwichDay, and if youβve still got cherry jam tucked away from summer, todayβs the day to use it.
Peanut butterβs rich, creamy saltiness + sweet-tart cherry jam = flavor magic.
No rules, no recipes - just two slices of bread, a generous swipe of cherry goodness, and that first bite that makes you say oh wow.
POV: you just found the sweetest holiday upgrade. ππ
Weβre 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 βwaitβ¦ whatβs in this?β π
Whether youβre baking for a crowd or just cooking for yourself in fuzzy socks, weβve got recipes thatβll make your holidays taste a little brighter (and a lot sweeter). πβ¨
Ready to get inspired? Stick around - cherry season never really ends around here. β€οΈ
POV: you just found the sweetest holiday upgrade. ππ
Weβre 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 βwaitβ¦ whatβs in this?β π
Whether youβre baking for a crowd or just cooking for yourself in fuzzy socks, weβve got recipes thatβll make your holidays taste a little brighter (and a lot sweeter). πβ¨
Ready to get inspired? Stick around - cherry season never really ends around here. β€οΈ
π§ββοΈπ Say hello to your new favorite Halloween treatβ¦ Cherry Mummy Hand Pies! πβ¨
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.
π Cherry Mummy Hand Pies π₯§
Ingredients
π₯§ 1 box puff pastry (thawed)
π 1 cup cherry pie filling (or cherry preserves)
π₯ 1 egg (for egg wash)
π§ 2 tbsp sugar (for sprinkling)
π Candy eyes (found at most grocery/baking stores)
Instructions
1οΈβ£ Preheat oven to 400Β°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2οΈβ£ Roll out puff pastry and cut into rectangles.
3οΈβ£ Spoon cherry filling into the center of half the rectangles.
4οΈβ£ Cut thin strips in the other half of rectangles to look like βmummy bandages.β
5οΈβ£ Place the cut pastry over the filled base and gently press edges to seal.
6οΈβ£ Brush with egg wash, sprinkle with sugar, and bake 12-15 minutes until golden.
7οΈβ£ Once cooled slightly, add candy eyes to bring your mummies to life! π
π Save this recipe and make these spooky-sweet mummies part of your Halloween tradition!
π§ββοΈπ Say hello to your new favorite Halloween treatβ¦ Cherry Mummy Hand Pies! πβ¨
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.
π Cherry Mummy Hand Pies π₯§
Ingredients
π₯§ 1 box puff pastry (thawed)
π 1 cup cherry pie filling (or cherry preserves)
π₯ 1 egg (for egg wash)
π§ 2 tbsp sugar (for sprinkling)
π Candy eyes (found at most grocery/baking stores)
Instructions
1οΈβ£ Preheat oven to 400Β°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2οΈβ£ Roll out puff pastry and cut into rectangles.
3οΈβ£ Spoon cherry filling into the center of half the rectangles.
4οΈβ£ Cut thin strips in the other half of rectangles to look like βmummy bandages.β
5οΈβ£ Place the cut pastry over the filled base and gently press edges to seal.
6οΈβ£ Brush with egg wash, sprinkle with sugar, and bake 12-15 minutes until golden.
7οΈβ£ Once cooled slightly, add candy eyes to bring your mummies to life! π
π Save this recipe and make these spooky-sweet mummies part of your Halloween tradition!
In case you forgot, this is your reminder. ππ
π Pop quiz time! Can you tell the difference between two of the most popular Northwest cherry varieties? π
β€οΈ Bing cherries: deep red skin + dark red flesh
π Rainier cherries: yellow skin with a red blush + light-colored flesh
Both are sweet, juicy, and absolutely delicious, but we want to knowβ¦ π
π Which one is YOUR favorite: Bing or Rainier? Comment below and settle the debate! π³οΈ
π Pop quiz time! Can you tell the difference between two of the most popular Northwest cherry varieties? π
β€οΈ Bing cherries: deep red skin + dark red flesh
π Rainier cherries: yellow skin with a red blush + light-colored flesh
Both are sweet, juicy, and absolutely delicious, but we want to knowβ¦ π
π Which one is YOUR favorite: Bing or Rainier? Comment below and settle the debate! π³οΈ