Seattle Seasonal

Ingredient

Rainier Cherry

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Flavor: Sweet, low acid, delicate skin.

Type

fruit

Peak Months

Jun, Jul

Season Window

Jun → Jul

Flavor & uses

Sweet, low acid, delicate skin.

Fresh, quick pickle, clafoutis, sauce for duck.

Storage

Keep cold and dry; use within 3-4 days.

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Phase: Off

Peak: Jun, Jul

Inspiration (10)

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Rainier Cherry Limeade Slushies

A refreshing limeade slushie made with tart and sweet in-season Rainier cherries, perfect for cooling down on a hot day.

Local produce: 80%Complexity: 30%Bold flavor: 90%

Rainier Cherry Cream Cheese Hand Pies

Hand-held pies filled with sweet Rainier cherries and cream cheese, baked until golden brown.

Local produce: 90%Complexity: 40%Bold flavor: 80%

Chilled Rainier Cherry Pie Bites

Sweet and juicy Rainier cherries, served raw and drizzled with almond honey in a deconstructed cherry pie bite.

Local produce: 90%Complexity: 40%Bold flavor: 90%

Rainier Cherry Ice Cream

A creamy Rainier cherry ice cream made with cream cheese, whole milk, and heavy cream.

Local produce: 80%Complexity: 50%Bold flavor: 80%

Rainier Cherry Galette

An easy-to-make Rainier cherry galette with a simple cherry filling in a pre-made pie crust, highlighting the fresh seasonal cherries.

Local produce: 80%Complexity: 30%Bold flavor: 80%

Rainier Cherry Compote for Upscale Pacific Northwest Cuisine

A simple yet flavorful Rainier cherry compote that can be used as a versatile topping or accompaniment for high-end Pacific Northwest dishes.

Local produce: 90%Complexity: 40%Bold flavor: 80%

Nectarine and Rainier Cherry Galette

A homemade galette featuring seasonal nectarines and Rainier cherries, baked with a simple pastry crust.

Local produce: 90%Complexity: 50%Bold flavor: 80%

Rainier Cherry Crumble

A delightful dessert featuring fresh Rainier cherries, topped with a crumbly almond-cinnamon topping.

Local produce: 80%Complexity: 50%Bold flavor: 90%

Rainier Cherry Galette with Barley and Sage

A flaky galette filled with sweet Rainier cherries, made with a barley crust and garnished with fresh sage.

Local produce: 80%Complexity: 50%Bold flavor: 80%

Rainier Cherry Shortbread Bars

Buttery shortbread crust with fresh Rainier cherry pie filling and a sweet crumble topping, a perfect summer dessert

Local produce: 90%Complexity: 50%Bold flavor: 80%