Whether you’ve got a pile of dark red Bings or you’re working your way through those super sweet Rainiers, pitting cherries is not fun. It takes time. And while there might be countless hacks ― really, just get a pitter ― it’s work. But folks, it is more than worth the effort because cherries make some of the best summer dishes out there.
Cherry season is short, so get out your cherry pitter and get to work with these recipes we have for you right here. One bite out of a freshly-baked cherry pie, and that hard work will instantly be rewarded.
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Sweet Cherry Buckwheat Pancakes With Bourbon Butter Syrup And Bacon
Half Baked Harvest
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Cherry Peach Crisp With Oatmeal Cookie Crumble
How Sweet It Is
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Cherry Salad With Quinoa And Fennel
Naturally Ella
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Bourbon Cherry Old Fashioned
Half Baked Harvest
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Dark Chocolate Cherry Chai Smoothie
How Sweet It Is
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Waffles With Vanilla Bean Cherries
Naturally Ella
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Cherry And Almond Quick Bread
Foodie Crush
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Vegan Cherry Dark Chocolate Chip Muffins
Minimalist Baker
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Honey, Thyme And Sweet Cherry Grilled Brie
Half Baked Harvest
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Cherry Pie Milkshake
Completely Delicious
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Mustard Green Cherry Salad With Nut Cheese And Tahini Dressing
Minimalist Baker
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Mulled Cherry Bomb Pie
Half Baked Harvest
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Butter-Roasted Cherry Swirl Overnight Oats
How Sweet It Is
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Roasted Peach And Cherry Einkorn Shortcake
Naturally Ella
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Chocolate-Covered Cherry Ice Cream
A Beautiful Mess
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Swiss Black Forest Cake
The Novice Housewife
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