20 Fresh Cherry Recipes
All the best fresh cherry recipes you need for making the most out of your favorite farmer's market fruit is 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.
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.
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.
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.
The Best Recipes for Fresh Cherries
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:
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.
Fresh Cherry Slab Pie
This cherry pie is actually easier than you'd guess! It's a fun twist on a classic cherry pie.
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!
Cherry Pancake with Almonds
Also known as a cherry clafouti, this cherry pancake recipe is SO much easier than I would have guessed. Make it for breakfast or dessert topped with whipped cream!
Cherry Almond Coffee Cake
Who can resist a warm, fresh cherry almond coffee cake? Perfect for a special brunch or "just because."
Roasted Cherries
Keep this handy roasted cherries recipe for cherry season, it can go either sweet or savory.
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.
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 breakfast treat.
Almond Cherry Scones
My almond cherry scones have dried cherries in them but you could substitute frozen fresh cherries.
Cherry Brownies
Cherry and chocolate? Yes, please.
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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!
Cherry Overnight Oats
A perfect prep-ahead weekday breakfast option.
Cherry Limeade
This reminds me of my Sonic favorite.
Fresh Cherry Margarita
I need these in my life stat.
Tipsy Cherries
Marinated in the booze of your choice. Woah.
Grilled Peaches and Cherries
Is it a side dish or dessert?? Who knows, make it either way.
Cherry Chipotle Balsamic Vinaigrette
I made this to serve over a fresh cherry and chicken salad. So good.
Cherry Balsamic Roasted Chicken
I love the mix of balsamic and cherry together.
Chicken Kebabs with Cherry Bourbon BBQ 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, fresh strawberry recipes, or sweet apple recipes.
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