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Β This site is the main source for all of the latest news and information about sweet cherriesΒ 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 cherriesΒ available.
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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
πβ¨ Looking for an easy appetizer that wows? This Cherry Gorgonzola Flatbread is the perfect mix of savory + sweet. Ready in under 15 minutes, itβs great as a snack, starter, or paired with a salad for dinner. π₯
Recipe
Prep time: 5 min | Bake time: 10 min | Servings: 4
Ingredients
π₯ 2 flatbreads (or naan/pita)
π« 1 tbsp olive oil
π§ Β½ cup shredded mozzarella
π Β½ cup fresh Northwest cherries, pitted + halved
π§ 2 tbsp crumbled gorgonzola
π§
Thinly sliced red onion
πΏ Fresh basil
Directions
1οΈβ£ Preheat oven to 425Β°F. Place flatbreads on a baking sheet + brush with olive oil.
2οΈβ£ Sprinkle with mozzarella, then top with cherries, gorgonzola, and red onion.
3οΈβ£ Bake 10β12 minutes until golden + bubbly.
4οΈβ£ Finish with fresh basil, slice, and serve.
π Save this recipe for your next party or weeknight dinner upgrade. Youβll want this flavor combo again and again!
πβ¨ Looking for an easy appetizer that wows? This Cherry Gorgonzola Flatbread is the perfect mix of savory + sweet. Ready in under 15 minutes, itβs great as a snack, starter, or paired with a salad for dinner. π₯
Recipe
Prep time: 5 min | Bake time: 10 min | Servings: 4
Ingredients
π₯ 2 flatbreads (or naan/pita)
π« 1 tbsp olive oil
π§ Β½ cup shredded mozzarella
π Β½ cup fresh Northwest cherries, pitted + halved
π§ 2 tbsp crumbled gorgonzola
π§
Thinly sliced red onion
πΏ Fresh basil
Directions
1οΈβ£ Preheat oven to 425Β°F. Place flatbreads on a baking sheet + brush with olive oil.
2οΈβ£ Sprinkle with mozzarella, then top with cherries, gorgonzola, and red onion.
3οΈβ£ Bake 10β12 minutes until golden + bubbly.
4οΈβ£ Finish with fresh basil, slice, and serve.
π Save this recipe for your next party or weeknight dinner upgrade. Youβll want this flavor combo again and again!
πͺ Crushed your workout? Time to crush some cherries! π
Northwest cherries are the ultimate post-sweat snack:
β¨ Packed with antioxidants
β¨ Naturally anti-inflammatory
β¨ 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. ποΈββοΈ Your body (and taste buds) will thank you!
π Save this tip for your next workout recovery hack.
πͺ Crushed your workout? Time to crush some cherries! π
Northwest cherries are the ultimate post-sweat snack:
β¨ Packed with antioxidants
β¨ Naturally anti-inflammatory
β¨ 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. ποΈββοΈ Your body (and taste buds) will thank you!
π Save this tip for your next workout recovery hack.
Who`s bringing out those frozen cherries this weekend to make something sweet? ππ
