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    Home » Blog » Meal Planning

    30 Fresh Cherry Recipes

    Published: Jul 18, 2017 · Modified: Jan 10, 2020 by Tiffany Dahle · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    All the best fresh cherry recipes you need for making the most out of your favorite farmer's market fruit is here!

    30 fresh cherry recipes: from baking to savory dinners, all the best ways to use cherries are here!

    We are the luckiest people on earth. Handyman Tim's Uncle Tim owns an amazing cherry orchard out in Oregon and for the last 10+ years he's sent us an annual summer delivery of the biggest box of the most gorgeous cherries you've ever seen.

    This year's package weighed in at 14 pounds and was so large it almost didn't fit into my fridge. It's basically the same weight as a large Thanksgiving Turkey! 

    Processing 14 pounds of cherries every summer tends to make one sort of an expert on the fruit.

    While I don't claim to know half as much as Uncle Tim, I do know my way around a cherry crisp or two. You can see my practically award winning recipe for cherry crisp right here. 

    30 fresh cherry recipes for summer. Stock up on mountains of fresh cherries at the farmer's market and learn how to freeze them here.

    But man does not live by cherry crisp alone. With a freezer stocked full of fresh cherries, I need more recipes for my family to use them all up!

    Want to learn how to freeze your own cherries? Get all my best tips for freezing cherries right here:

    • How to Freeze Fresh Cherries

    For breakfast, lunch, or dinner, I've found ways to use my frozen cherries in many dishes my kids and husband have loved.

    I hope you find a new favorite for your family, too.

    30 Fresh Cherry Recipes

    My natural instinct is always to use fresh cherries in a dessert. The cherry crisp is the recipe that started it all. Here are some other amazing ideas for using the fresh cherries available at your market this season:

    The Best Ever Fresh Cherry Crisp

    I've been making this cherry crisp for over a decade. It is by far the very best cherry dessert ever. Perfect for fresh or frozen cherries.

    Cherry Slab Pie

    This cherry slab pie is actually easier than you'd guess! It's a fun twist on a classic cherry pie.

    Cherry Almond Streusel Coffee Cake

    Who can resist a warm, fresh coffee cake? Perfect for a special brunch or "just because."

    Roasted Cherries {Sweet OR Savory!}

    This is such a handy cherry recipe to keep around during cherry season. You can make a delicious dessert sauce for spooning over cheesecake or ice cream or with one simple tweak turn it into a delicious savory cherry sauce for chicken or pork.

    Roasted Cherry Chocolate Chip Ice Cream

    This homemade cherry chocolate chip ice cream is so good, it just might convince you to buy an ice cream maker.

    Cherry Almond Smoothie

    The cherry almond protein smoothie is our favorite, but don't miss the other smoothies for kids in this post!

    Cherry Freezer Jam

    Easy cherry freezer jam is the perfect way to preserve fresh cherries for beginners. You don't even need to worry about sterilizing the jars!

    Photo Credit: smittenkitchen.com

    cherry almond dutch baby

    This recipe is SO much easier than I would have guessed. Make it for breakfast or dessert!

    Photo Credit: pinchofyum.com

    Roasted Cherry Brownies

    Cherry and chocolate, yes please!

    Photo Credit: natashaskitchen.com

    Sweet Cherry Filled Buns 

    A yeast bread based recipe, this one looks to die for.

    Photo Credit: sallysbakingaddiction.com

    Sweet Cherry Pie with Toasted Almonds

    Cherry and almonds are a match made in heaven. Love this twist on a classic pie.

    Photo Credit: www.saveur.com

    Baked Ricotta with Orange Blossom-Cherry Sauce

    Like cheesecake, but better.

    Photo Credit: tutti-dolci.com

    brown butter cherry chocolate blondies

    Blondies are one of my very favorite treats. Add a little white chocolate chip action to this recipe and it would be perfect!

    Photo Credit: artfulparent.com

    The Best Cherry Pie Recipe Ever (now with video tutorial!)

    This recipe calls for canned cherries, but you can totally swap out for your fresh ones. Delicious!

    Photo Credit: omgchocolatedesserts.com

    Cherry Clafoutis

    A classic cherry recipe that is very similar to a pancake. This French recipe is perfect for weekend breakfasts.

    Photo Credit: reciperunner.com

    Cherry Vanilla Dark Chocolate Overnight Oats

    The perfect prep-ahead weekday breakfast option.

    Photo Credit: delightfulemade.com

    Cream Cheese Cherry Scones

    I love all things scone. I would inhale these.

    Photo Credit: www.foxandbriar.com

    Sparkling Cherry Limeade

    This reminds me of my Sonic favorite.

    Photo Credit: burrataandbubbles.com

    Fresh Cherry Margarita

    I need these in my life stat.

    Photo Credit: whitneybond.com

    Sparkling Cherry Lime Mojito Punch Recipe

    Like an Adult Sonic favorite. 

    Photo Credit: www.justapinch.com

    Tipsy Cherries (Made With Fresh Cherries)

    Marinated in the booze of your choice. Woah.

    Photo Credit: www.primaverakitchen.com

    Cherry Pineapple Smoothie Recipe

    Safer for the kids than the rest of these beverages. YUM.

    Photo Credit: homecookingmemories.com

    Grilled Peaches and Cherries with Cinnamon-Honey Syrup (great over vanilla ice cream!)

    Is it a side dish or dessert?? Who knows, make it either way.

    Photo Credit: www.thepioneerwoman.com

    Cherry-Chipotle Balsamic Vinaigrette

    I made this to serve over a fresh cherry and chicken salad. So good.

    Photo Credit: heatherchristo.com

    Rosemary Cherry Balsamic Roasted Chicken

    I love the mix of balsamic and cherry together.

    Photo Credit: www.gritsandpinecones.com

    Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Dark Cherry Sauce

    I bet the sauce would taste great with steak, too!

    Photo Credit: nutritiontwins.com

    Cherry & Pistachio Sweet Potato Medley

    What an amazing idea for a summery side dish.

    Photo Credit: goldilockskitchen.com

    Cherry Orange Chicken Salad with Candied Walnuts

    This is on my to-try list for lunches this summer. Sounds so good.

    Photo Credit: www.flourarrangements.org

    Baked Brie with Cherries & Toasted Pecans

    This is the perfect holiday recipe, stock those cherries in your freezer now so you can make this come December!

    Photo Credit: www.artfrommytable.com

    Cherry Salsa ~ 5 Fresh Ingredients

    I love fruity salsa twists. 

    Photo Credit: reciperunner.com

    Grilled Cherry, Goat Cheese, and Arugula Pizza

    Goat cheese & cherry anything would be amazing but these look swoon-worthy.

    Photo Credit: staging.foodnessgracious.com

    Chicken Kebabs with Cherry Bourbon Barbecue Sauce

    Cherry BBQ sauce is just such a perfect fit. Can't believe I didn't think of it first!

    More Fresh Fruit Recipes

    If you love cooking with seasonal fresh fruit like I do, you won't want to miss these delicious fresh peach recipes or sweet apple recipes.

    • 30 Fresh Peach Recipes
    • The Best Easy Apple Recipes
    30 fresh cherry recipes that your whole family will love! From sweet desserts to savory dinners, all the cherry recipes you need are here.

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      February 15, 2020 at 2:21 pm

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