And just like that… another Northwest cherry season comes to a close 🍒❤️

Before we say goodbye until next summer, we want to thank every single person who helped make this season possible

To the growers and farmers who spent months caring for the orchards
To the ...hardworking crews who carefully handpicked every cherry
To the packers, drivers, retailers, and everyone behind the scenes who helped get cherries from the orchard to stores across the country

Thank you for the long days, early mornings, and incredible care that goes into every harvest season

And of course… thank YOU ❤️

To everyone who snacked on cherries in the car, brought them to summer picnics, baked them into desserts, blended them into smoothies, froze them for later, or simply enjoyed them straight from the bowl - thank you for making Northwest cherries part of your summer memories

Cherry season may be ending, but the sweet moments will last long after the last bowl is gone 🍒

See you next season ❤️

Tap the center of the reel to see how you should save your Northwest cherries this season! 🍒🍒🍒

I know... the season has come to an end. We’re going to miss it. But we hope you were able to save some of those yummy Northwest cherries!

What was your favorite way to enjoy them this season? 🍒

National Popsicle Day calls for something sweet, refreshing, and made with peak cherry season energy 🍒☀️❄️

These 3-ingredient Northwest cherry popsicles are ridiculously easy and somehow taste like summer vacation in frozen form ❤️

🍒 2 cups fresh Northwest ...cherries, pitted
🍯 2–3 tbsp honey
🍋 Juice of ½ lemon

How to make them ✨
🍒 Blend everything until smooth
❄️ Pour into popsicle molds
🧊 Freeze until solid
☀️ Immediately become the favorite person at the pool

Cherry season may be winding down, but there are still plenty of ways to keep the flavor going. 🍒

If you have fresh Northwest cherries on hand, try preserving them in a unique way with homemade cherry vinegar. It’s bright, fruity, and perfect for adding a seasonal twist to salad ...dressings, marinades, shrubs, roasted vegetables, and more.

Before the season slips away, grab those cherries and turn them into something you can enjoy long after summer ends.

Cherry season may be winding down but your freezer can keep the sweet moments going all year long 🍒❄️

Fun fact: frozen cherries can retain just as many antioxidants, vitamins, and nutrients as fresh cherries over time!

Which means those cherries you freeze now?
Still ...bringing the flavor, fiber, and nutritional benefits months later ✨

Perfect for:
🥤 smoothies
🍦 frozen snacks
🥣 yogurt bowls
🥧 baking
🍒 random midnight cherry cravings

So if you spot Northwest cherries at the store right now… consider this your sign to stock up before the season disappears ❤️

Don’t let cherry season slip away. 🍒✨

Freezing fresh Northwest cherries is one of the easiest ways to keep that sweet summer flavor on hand all year long. Just wash, pit, dry and freeze them in a single layer before transferring to a freezer-safe bag or container.

Then, ...when summer feels far away, you’ll have Northwest cherries ready for smoothies, crisps, sauces, cocktails, overnight oats, baking and more. 🍒

Future you is going to be very, very thankful.

Thanks for the tips @theproducemoms!

Do you know how the Rainier cherry got its name?

Developed in 1952, the Rainer Cherry is named after Mt. Rainer, an icon of the state of Washington where the cherry was developed!

Light, crisp and made for summer. 🍒🥒

This Cherry Cucumber Salad brings together juicy Northwest cherries, cool cucumber, red onion, a simple vinaigrette and optional crumbled feta for the easiest sweet and savory side dish.

Swipe through for the full recipe and ejoy it ...before Northwest cherries disappear!🍒