Description
A very attractive, exceptionally large, yellow cherry with a bright red blush. Rainier has a distinctive and superior appearance among sweet cherry varieties. Ripening after the Bing, it’s a premium niche variety that rounds out the season.
Availability
June through July
Flavor & Texture
Very firm, finely textured & extraordinary sugar levels.
Cherry Recipes
Cherry Ginger Spritz
For this nonalcoholic cocktail, we start by cooking dark sweet cherries down to make gorgeous ruby-colored syrup. Not only does this intensely flavored cherry syrup spruce up a cocktail, but...
Baked Brie Topped with Fresh Cherries
Cherry season is upon us - meaning summer get-togethers are not far behind. Serving ripe, juicy cherries over warm, gooey brie is an elegant and simple appetizer for a casual...
Classic Cherry Clafoutis
Clafoutis is a classic French dessert made with juicy, ripe summer fruit. Although clafoutis can be made with different kinds of fruit, cherries are the most traditional. This baked custard...
Cherry Bruschetta
Bruschetta is usually made with a topping of tomatoes, herbs and a sprinkling of cheese, but this summer, why not try a new twist on this Mediterranean favorite. Whether you...
Grilled Cinnamon Cherries
A simple, yet wonderful sauce from fresh cherries. Spooned over a favorite dessert, this sauce takes your dessert over the top with compliments that are sure to promote your chef...
Cherry-Stuffed Grilled Chicken
Stuffing doesn’t always start with bread or rice; fresh Dark Sweet cherries are the base to savory stuffed grilled chicken breasts. It’s the stuffing that makes this grilled chicken outstanding. Sage...