Do you have just 3 cups of sweet red cherries and not know what to do with them? Make this easy pectin free refrigerator jam. Traditional canning can be a daunting or time-consuming task for many people, but this recipe which provides the same results takes a fraction of that time. Bonus, you probably already have all the ingredients right there at home! Ingredients 3 c. of sweet red cherries, destemmed and pitted ¾ c. granulated white sugar ¼ c. honey 2 tbsp. of lemon juice 2 tbsp. cornstarch (for slurry) 1 tbsp. water (for slurry) Directions Destem and pit the [...]

We took the viral yogurt bark trend to a new level with fresh sweet red cherries, pistachios, chia seeds, cocoa nibs, and unsweetened coconut shreds. This version is a play-off of my favorite trail mix, but the possibilities are truly endless. Some other great flavors that pair well with cherries are, slivered almonds, cinnamon, dried apricots, and/or white chocolate morsels!  Ingredients 32 oz. container of full fat vanilla yogurt  1 cup of pitted sweet red cherries quartered ½ cup of shelled pistachios ¼ cup of chia seeds ½ cup unsweetened coconut shreds 3 tbsp. of cocoa nibs Directions Line a cookie [...]

These light and airy French style chocolate macarons are filled with cherry buttercream and compote. In this simplified recipe, I will share my method to create an approachable way to perfect these tricky treats and create a classic flavor combination that we all know and love. Ingredients   Macarons: 100 grams egg whites (aged overnight and brought to room temperature) ¼ tsp. cream of tarter 60 grams of granulated white sugar 110 grams of superfine almond flour 190 grams of powdered sugar 10 grams of unsweetened cocoa powder 75 grams dark melting chocolate (for chocolate drizzle) Cherry Compote: 70 grams of [...]