Cherry season is short, but oh, is it sweet.
If you’ve ever found yourself standing over the sink with a handful of juicy cherries, you know exactly what we mean.
But fresh cherries aren’t just for snacking, they are amazing, so many recipes. These fresh recipes are exactly what you need to be making this summer.
These 20 fresh cherry recipes will help you make the most of every last bite.
Cherry Rhubarb Pie

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This Cherry Rhubarb Pie is a delightful mix of tart and sweet with flavors and textures that leave you craving your next bite. It’s the perfect summer recipe with two summer fruits!
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Cherry Crumble

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This Cherry Crumble is an easy-to-make dessert that highlights fresh summer cherries. It’s a delicious dessert made with fresh cherries.
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Cherry Compote

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This is a delicious and easy recipe for cherry compote. You can enjoy it atop ice or yogurt, or serve it with crepes or pancakes.
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Sweet Cherry Coconut Breakfast Polenta (Gluten-Free, Vegan, Allergy-Free)

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This is a quick and easy, 3-minute breakfast recipe that’s warm, healthy, and delicious! This Instant polenta is cooked right in coconut milk with added pops of fresh cherries, simple and all in one pot!
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Skillet Cherry Clafoutis

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This Skillet Cherry Clafoutis is a French countryside fruit dessert baked in a sweetened creamy custard-like batter, then dusted with powdered sugar.
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Cherry Pie

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There is nothing better than a classic cherry pie! This Cherry Pie recipe is made with a delicious homemade cherry pie filling. It is an easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for entertaining or just when you are craving something sweet!
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Chocolate Cherry Muffins

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Chocolate and cherries combine in these incredibly easy-to-make Chocolate Cherry Muffins! With bits of cherry throughout a double chocolate muffin, what’s not to love?
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Easy Homemade Cherry Fritters

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Fresh cherry fritters dipped in a simple vanilla glaze might be the best bite of summer ever. These are naturally sweet, light fritters with juicy bites of ripe cherries. Cherry fritters are a traditional French recipe made with an easy, moist batter that stays fresh-tasting for days.
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Dark Chocolate Cherry Yogurt Clusters

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Dark Chocolate Cherry Yogurt Clusters are a refreshing, protein-packed treat made with just a few simple ingredients. Juicy cherries are mixed with creamy Greek yogurt and vanilla, then frozen into bite-sized clusters. They’re the perfect make-ahead snack or healthier dessert.
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Sour Cherry Jam

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Time to jam out this summer with small batch Sour Cherry Jam without pectin! Use it as a cake filling, swirl it into Greek yogurt, or spread it on toast.
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Sweet and Salty Spiced Pickled Cherries

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These sweet and salty pickled cherries are the absolute best way to save sweet cherries for later. With a complex mix of flavors to please your palate, you can use these pickled cherries to top salads, serve with roasted meats, to offer on a cheese board, or add to sandwiches.
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Cherry Galette

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Bite into a flaky pastry and a delightfully sweet fruit filling with this cherry galette recipe. Serve this dish warm with a scoop of ice cream, or chill it in the fridge for a cool dessert.
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Pan Seared Duck With Cherry Port Sauce

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Duck and cherries are a classic combination, and this pan-seared duck with Cherry Port Sauce makes a beautiful dish that is easy to prepare! The combination of port with the cherries results in a beautiful sauce that perfectly complements the duck.
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Cherry Almond Galette

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This easy free-form galette has almond cream and bubbly cherries in a buttery golden crust. It’s a perfect cherry dessert!
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Cherry Mojitos

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These Cherry Mojitos are just the thing for a refreshing drink! With just a few ingredients and refreshing flavor, it’s an instant hit. Grab some plump cherries, and get mixing!
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Cherry Coffee Cake Recipe

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Made with fresh cherries and a sugary butter streusel topping, this easy and beautiful Cherry Coffee Cake Recipe is a delicious summertime treat that can be enjoyed anytime.
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Cherry Popsicles

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These easy cherry popsicles are made with real fruit, come together in 5 minutes, and you’ll need only three ingredients!
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Romanian Cherry and Chocolate Cheese Cake Recipe

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This indulgent Romanian cherry and chocolate cake with a fresh cheese layer in the middle is a decadent dessert you will want to make over and over again.
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Cherry Tart

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This Cherry Tart is made with just a few ingredients but comes together for an amazing fruit dessert recipe! Serve it up with ice cream, whipped cream, or plain!
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Healthy Mini Mixed Berry Crisp

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This Individual Mixed Berry Crisp is loaded with fresh cherries, blackberries, and blueberries. It’s a super-easy and healthy dessert!
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