53 Ways to Cook With Cherries

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53 Ways to Cook With Cherries1/53 Cherry-Peach Dumplings Test Kitchen Approved Cherry-Peach Dumplings Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: You can make this fruity dessert on your stovetop, but to really impress your guests, simmer it in an electric skillet right at the dinner table. There’s no more convenient way to enjoy the fruits of the season. —Patricia Frerk, Syracuse, New York Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 286 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 32mg cholesterol, 349mg sodium, 58g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein. 2/53

My husband adds coconut to his, and I stir in dried fruit

Cool Summertime Oatmeal 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 10 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Start this breakfast the night before so you can get a few extra z’s in the morning. My husband adds coconut to his, and I stir in dried fruit. —June Thomas, Chesterton, Indiana Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 350 calories, 12g fat (2g saturated fat), 4mg cholesterol, 53mg sodium, 55g carbohydrate (31g sugars, 5g fiber), 10g protein. 3/53 Cherry-Chocolate Pudgy Pie 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Cherry-Chocolate Pudgy Pie Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 10 min

Servings 1 serving Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Here’s an ooey-gooey treat that’s just right for campfires and cookouts. —Josh Carter, Birmingham, Alabama Nutrition Facts: 1 sandwich: 309 calories, 9g fat (3g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 294mg sodium, 51g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 3g fiber), 7g protein. 4/53 Sweet Onion & Cherry Pork Chops 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Sweet Onion & Cherry Pork Chops Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 3 hours 15 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When I want to jump-start supper, I opt for these tender pork

The sweet and savory cherry sauce makes the recipe a keeper

chops. The sweet and savory cherry sauce makes the recipe a keeper. Try serving it with wild rice pilaf. —Stephanie Ray, Naples, Florida Nutrition Facts: 1 pork chop with 1/4 cup cherry mixture: 278 calories, 8g fat (3g saturated fat), 68mg cholesterol, 425mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 1g fiber), 28g protein. Diabetic exchanges: 4 lean meat, 1 starch, 1/2 fat. 5/53 Michigan Cherry Salad 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Michigan Cherry Salad Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This recipe reminds me what I love

Diabetic Exchanges: 2 vegetable, 2 fat, 1 starch

about my home state: picking apples with my children, buying greens at the farmers market and tasting cherries on vacations. —Jennifer Gilbert, Brighton, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups: 172 calories, 10g fat (2g saturated fat), 3mg cholesterol, 78mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 3g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 vegetable, 2 fat, 1 starch. 6/53 Cherry-Almond Streusel Tart 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 50 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Brimming with fresh cherries and topped with a crunchy streusel, this tempting tart is a great way to end dinner on a

sweet note

sweet note. It’s elegant, tastes delicious, and is so easy to make. —Marion Lee, Mount Hope, Ontario Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 298 calories, 11g fat (5g saturated fat), 13mg cholesterol, 143mg sodium, 49g carbohydrate (27g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein. 7/53 Angel Hair with Chicken & Cherries 8 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Angel Hair with Chicken & Cherries Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Nutmeg and cherries are the new “it” pair. It’s the secret something that really makes this angel hair pasta dish. My vegetarian

friend likes it just as well without chicken

friend likes it just as well without chicken. —Mary Ann Sander, Centralia, Missouri Nutrition Facts: 1 cup pasta with 3/4 cup chicken mixture: 561 calories, 22g fat (4g saturated fat), 54mg cholesterol, 566mg sodium, 57g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 7g fiber), 36g protein. 8/53 Cherry Pie Bars 131 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved SARAH TRAMONTE FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 55 min Servings 5 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Whip up a pan of these festive bars in just 20 minutes with staple ingredients and cherry pie filling. Between the easy preparation and the pretty colors, they’re destined

to become a holiday classic

to become a holiday classic. —Jane Kamp, Grand Rapids, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 1 bar: 112 calories, 3g fat (2g saturated fat), 21mg cholesterol, 72mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein. 9/53 Cherry Jam 25 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Cherry Jam Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 6 half-pints Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: We live in Door County, an area known for its wonderful tart cherries. This beautiful, sweet jam makes lovely gifts. —Karen Haen, Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 2 tablespoons: 89 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0

cholesterol, 1mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (22g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein

cholesterol, 1mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (22g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein. 10/53 Cherry Balsamic Pork Loin 22 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 3 hours 20 min Servings 8 servings (1-1/3 cups sauce) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: After having a wonderful cherry Brie topping from a local market, I just knew I had to create one for pork. If you’re really crazy about cherries, add even more to the slow cooker. —Susan Stetzel, Gainesville, New York Nutrition Facts: 5 ounces cooked pork with about 2 tablespoons sauce: 359 calories, 10g fat (3g saturated fat), 85mg

cholesterol, 128mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (31g sugars, 0 fiber), 33g protein

cholesterol, 128mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (31g sugars, 0 fiber), 33g protein. 11/53 Cherry Pudding Cake 33 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Cherry Pudding Cake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A cross between a cake and a cobbler, this cherry dessert is awesome. Add it to your list of trusty potluck recipes, because this one is sure to go fast. —Brenda Parker, Kalamazoo, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 296 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 3mg cholesterol, 147mg sodium, 65g carbohydrate (48g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.

It tastes phenomenal on ribs and chicken!

12/53 Cherry Barbecue Sauce 13 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Cherry Barbecue Sauce Recipe photo by Christine Ma for Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings about 3-1/2 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: You can use fresh or frozen cherries to make this flavorful barbecue sauce. It tastes phenomenal on ribs and chicken! —Ilene Harrington, Nipomo, California Nutrition Facts: 3 tablespoons: 74 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 3mg cholesterol, 184mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein. 13/53 Cherry Cheese Cupcakes 8 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved JIM WIELAND FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time

55 min Servings about 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These pretty cream cheese cups that look like cupcakes are always my home-baked contribution to our church’s Christmas party. The holidays inspired the cheery garnish of cherries, and I often add mint leaves for even more seasonal color. —Leanne Beagley, Rochester, New York Nutrition Facts: 1 cheesecake cup: 202 calories, 13g fat (8g saturated fat), 82mg cholesterol, 105mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 0 fiber), 4g protein. 14/53 Baked Ham with Cherry Sauce 7 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Baked Ham with Cherry Sauce Recipe photo by Taste

of Home Total Time 1 hour 55 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: There’s nothing I’d rather serve for Easter dinner or another springtime occasion than succulent baked ham. My recipe features a rub that adds flavor to the meat plus a delicious cherry sauce with a hint of almond. — Lavonn Bormuth, Westerville, Ohio Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 339 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 100mg cholesterol, 1198mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (35g sugars, 1g fiber), 34g protein. 15/53 Cherry Chewbilees 11 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Cherry Chewbilees Recipe photo by Taste of

It’s a hit at home, too – my husband rates it as one of his favorite desserts

Home Total Time 55 min Servings 20 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This is a good dish to carry to potlucks and parties. It’s a hit at home, too – my husband rates it as one of his favorite desserts. —Debbi Smith, Crossett, Arkansas Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 251 calories, 14g fat (5g saturated fat), 34mg cholesterol, 54mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (20g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein. 16/53 Cherry Almond Snowdrops 9 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 35 min Servings about 3 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: As soon as I was old

enough, I helped make these distinctive almond cookies

enough, I helped make these distinctive almond cookies. You can freeze the dough, so they’re perfect for the busy holidays. —Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho Nutrition Facts: 1 cookie: 113 calories, 6g fat (4g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 59mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein. 17/53 Cinnamon Roll Cherry Cobbler 4 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Red Hots and canned cherries flavor this memorable dessert from my childhood. I hadn’t had it in years, so when I found my mother’s

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