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Our best recipes for baking with cherries

2019-06-20T02:52:03+00:00

Cherries are a classic baking fruit, and for good reason. They’re versatile and compatible with so many different flavors. Try different varieties of cherry and see which ones you prefer baking with! Tips for baking with cherries: Learn how to pit cherries, it’s a useful skill that will come in very handy Cherries are seasonal; buy them when they’re plentiful and freeze them for use the rest of the year Here are our favorite baking recipes featuring cherries: Cherry cheesecake swirl brownies Is there anything better than chocolate and cherries? These original brownies are dotted with fresh cherries and feature [...]

Our best recipes for baking with cherries2019-06-20T02:52:03+00:00

Fresh Cherry Almond Scones

2019-06-14T18:14:25+00:00

Dust off your best china and set out the doilies, it’s tea time! These fresh cherry almond scones are perfect served with your favorite oolong or black tea. The cherries offer a gorgeous pop of color and add moisture to the scones.  Too hot for tea? Marry the scones with our cherry basil hibiscus iced tea instead! Recipe Development and Photography: Williams-Raines YIELD: 8 scones  INGREDIENTS   2 cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon baking powder 1 tablespoon sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes 1 1/2 cups pitted cherries, roughly chopped 1/4 cup sliced almonds, plus more for sprinkling [...]

Fresh Cherry Almond Scones2019-06-14T18:14:25+00:00

June 13, 2019 Newsletter

2019-06-13T14:13:23+00:00

Quick Start to Washington Cherry Season And so it begins, the long anticipated start to the 2019 Chelan Fresh cherry season. This year the cherry season will begin quickly and continue with strong availability throughout late June into early August. Tim Evans, Sales Director for Chelan Fresh, states, “We are excited about the size and quality of our crop this year. We feel retailers and consumers alike will appreciate the good color, larger size and firm profile of our Chelan Fresh cherries. Red cherries and Rainier cherries will hit peak supply in time for large July 4th retail displays.” Evans also adds “Our projected [...]

June 13, 2019 Newsletter2019-06-13T14:13:23+00:00

Cherry Balsamic Glaze

2019-07-11T23:40:14+00:00

The perfect glaze for chicken breast using Cherries for Chelan Fresh! Yield: 4 servings INGREDIENTS 4 boneless chicken breast 2 teaspoons olive oil - divided 2 shallots, chopped finely 1 large garlic clove, minced 1⁄3 cup dry red wine (shiraz or zinfandel) 1⁄3 cup balsamic vinegar ½ tablespoon sugar 1 cup frozen dark cherries, thawed Salt and pepper DIRECTIONS To make the chicken: Preheat oven to 425. Pat chicken dry and rub skin with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Roast for 15 minutes before reducing heat to 400 and continuing to roast for 10-20 minutes longer – [...]

Cherry Balsamic Glaze2019-07-11T23:40:14+00:00

Cherry Basil Quinoa

2019-07-11T23:40:05+00:00

This is a gluten free recipe the whole family will love using Lake Chelan Cherries from Chelan Fresh to give it a sweet and savory taste. This recipe is: Gluten free, whole grain  Yield: 4-6 servings INGREDIENTS Dressing 2 tablespoons minced shallots 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice 1 ¼ teaspoon of white wine vinegar 1 teaspoon of Dijon mustard ½ teaspoon of honey 1 small garlic clove 1/3 cup of extra virgin olive oil Salt and pepper Quinoa ¾ cup quinoa 1 ¼ cups water 2 cups sweet red cherries, pitted and torn into halves 1/3 cup diced celery ½ cup [...]

Cherry Basil Quinoa2019-07-11T23:40:05+00:00

KORU® Apple Streusel Muffins

2019-05-20T19:57:54+00:00

Recipe Development and Photography By: Annessa Chumbley, RD INGREDIENTS 2 eggs   2 cups quick one-minute oats  1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder   1/2 teaspoon baking soda   1 cup natural apple sauce, or chopped KORU® apple  1/4 cup coconut oil, melted   1 teaspoon real vanilla extract  1/3 cup raw honey   1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon    Topping:   1/3 cup quick one-minute oats    1 teaspoon ground cinnamon  1 tablespoon raw honey  1 KORU@ apple, finely diced  METHOD Preheat oven to 400º F. In a high-powered blender, add eggs and applesauce (or apple), blending until combined. Add honey, oil, and vanilla, blending again. Add in the rest [...]

KORU® Apple Streusel Muffins2019-05-20T19:57:54+00:00

Orondo Ruby® Cherry and Peach Sangria

2019-07-10T23:17:01+00:00

Summer is here and we’re ready to beat the heat with our light sparkling cherry and peach sangria! There’s nothing more refreshing than a little rosé, fresh seasonal fruit, a touch of bubbles and a sprinkle of mint. Our fun and cheerful drink is simple to make and is sure to wow the crowd at your next backyard barbecue. Like this recipe? Then you’ll love our cherry gin and tonic and cherry basil hibiscus iced tea! Recipe Development and Photography: Williams-Raines YIELD:  6 servings INGREDIENTS   1 bottle (750 ml) Rosé wine  1/3 cup brandy, cherry or peach flavored if available   1/4 cup sugar  Dash of citrus bitters (optional)  1 [...]

Orondo Ruby® Cherry and Peach Sangria2019-07-10T23:17:01+00:00

May 16, 2019 Newsletter

2019-05-16T14:57:52+00:00

Cherry season around the corner! Washington cherry season is less than 30 days away, and here at Chelan Fresh we’re excited to show off our complete line-up of new Chelan Fresh branded conventional and Cascade Crest Organics® branded cherry packaging. Launched at the end of 2018, our new packaging gives consumers a good view of the fruit through a clear window that is the shape of a cherry with a leaf. Marketing Director Mac Riggan states “From a distance the premium look of this packaging leaves no doubt for consumers that cherries have landed on the shelves of their favorite retailer”. With a white background and a distinctive red color lettering for Dark Sweet cherries and a playful orange color for Rainier cherries, consumers have the [...]

May 16, 2019 Newsletter2019-05-16T14:57:52+00:00

Pear and Cherry Slump

2019-05-14T16:11:34+00:00

Old-time classic desserts are making a comeback thanks to their simplicity and comfort-food factor. Crumbles, buckles, grunts and slumps are all variations of fruit combined with sugar and a crumble or dumpling topping.  Slumps are particularly fun to make since they require few ingredients and are cooked right on the stove-top. This vintage dessert gets its name from the batter dumplings that “slump” into a layer of simmering fruit.  Our pear and cherry slump combines the contrasting flavors of these two crowd-pleasing fruits. The cherries also add some vivid color! Recipe Development and Photography: Williams-Raines YIELD: 6-8 INGREDIENTS Fruit filling  4 cups diced and [...]

Pear and Cherry Slump2019-05-14T16:11:34+00:00

Savory pear recipes

2019-05-09T17:19:40+00:00

Although pears are sweet, they are wonderful in savory dishes. In fact, it’s because they’re sweet that they work so well. Pears are versatile and can be used in many different ways. And thanks to the different pear varieties on offer, you’ll never run out of new and delicious combinations. Pears add flavor, interest, and a touch of sweetness to soups. They steal the show in a refreshing pear cucumber gazpacho (pictured above) and deliver some needed acidity in our Moroccan-inspired butternut squash and pear soup with spiced chickpeas. We also like to use pears in unexpected ways to create crowd-pleasing savory dishes that are easy to [...]

Savory pear recipes2019-05-09T17:19:40+00:00

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