Welcoming Rainier Cherry Season
Cherry season is officially here! We love Rainier Cherries for their sweet, creamy taste. They are prized all over the world, including Japan where this individual fruit can be sold for as much as $1 each. Thus, this is the reason why these cherries are nicknamed “The Champagne of Cherries”.
The harvesting window for Rainier Cherries is very small, as they need to be protected from multiple factors like rain, wind, bruising and high temperatures. Our Fruit of the Month is high in fiber, antioxidants and low in calories. Learn more about the health benefits of Rainier Cherries, how to choose ripe cherries and our favorite recipes in today’s article.
Cherries are Healthy!
This sweet snack is boasting with health benefits. For example, they have only 100 calories per cup. Rainier Cherries are also full of antioxidants, fiber, vitamin C and more. The antioxidant, quercetin, is found in small quantities and is one of the most potent antioxidants there is! Our Fruit of the Month also contains Melatonin, a natural sleep aid which can help you rest fuller and better. Our Rainier Cherries are picked ripe straight out of our Hood River Valley Orchard, but if you’re purchasing in your local market there are a couple ways to select great tasting cherries.
How to Choose Ripe Rainier Cherries
There are two main ways of choosing ripe Rainier cherries. First, is to ask the market for a sample. Sampling a cherry will give you a feel for the ripeness and sweetness of the entire bag. Then, you should look at the color. A ripe Rainier cherry will be yellow with a pink blush. The pink blush is from sun exposure. Finally, after choosing your fruit make sure get them into your refrigerator as soon as possible! Only wash cherries right before consuming them.
Our Favorite Cherry Recipes
White and Dark Chocolate Dipped Rainier Cherries
Cherry Pistachio Browned Butter Cookie
You can pre-order this delicious snack today by visiting our website here. We are now offering 10% off plus Free 2-Day shipping! Our cherries are hand-picked and sent directly to your door. Just rinse them with cool water and enjoy!
