06/10/2026
We LOVE our Pacific Northwest cherries! After Turkey, the U.S. is the world’s second leading producer of cherries, with Washington State leading the pack.
Cherries are a good source of Vitamin C and anthocyanins which have been linked to lowered risk of Alzheimer’s, heart disease, and diabetes.
Highly perishable and with a short availability window of only a few weeks, this prized early summer favorite is delicious to eat raw but is also a baking icon - cherry pie, anyone?
Too many cherries and not enough time? Freeze them: Wash, stem and remove the pits. Flash freeze on a baking sheet in a single layer to keep from clumping, then transfer to a freezer bag or freezer-friendly container.
Recipe Idea: Everyone’s got a great cherry baking recipe, so how about trying this simple 4 ingredient, no cook dish that straddles the line between savory and sweet. Macerated Cherries with Almonds, Mint, and Ricotta by Serious Eats - try it for breakfast, a snack, dessert, as lunch on toast! https://www.seriouseats.com/sweet-sour-macerated-cherries-recipe-11755503
What's your favorite way to use cherries?