Recipes with Cherry Jam

Jar of red jam with a spoon beside a slice of bread spread with jam, a cup of black coffee, and a vase with dried flowers on a table.
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cooking Time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 15 minutes
    Servings: 2

    Start your morning with a bowl of creamy oats topped with Cherrywood Cherry Jam made from our orchard’s own cherries. Simple, nutritious, and packed with flavor.

    Ingredients:
    1 cup rolled oats
    2 cups water
    1/4 teaspoon salt
    2 tablespoons Cherry Jam
    2 tablespoons chopped almonds (optional)

    Instructions:

    1. Bring 2 cups of water to a boil in a medium saucepan.

    2. Add oats and salt. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

    3. Remove from heat and let sit for 1 minute to thicken.

    4. Divide oats into two bowls.

    5. Add 1 tablespoon Cherry Jam to each bowl and gently swirl or stir in.

    6. Top with almonds if desired.

    7. Serve warm.

    Tips:

    • Adjust jam to taste.

    • Replace one cup of water with milk for creamier oats.

    • Add banana slices, berries, or honey for variety.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
    Cooking Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
    Servings: 4

    Tender beef roasted with a rich cherry glaze made from our Cherrywood Cherry Jam. Sweet, savory, and perfect for any special meal.

    Ingredients:
    2 lbs beef roast
    1 cup fresh cherries, pitted and halved
    1/2 cup Cherrywood Cherry Jam
    2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
    2 cloves garlic, minced
    1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
    2 tablespoons olive oil
    Salt and pepper
    Fresh thyme sprigs for garnish

    Instructions:

    1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

    2. Mix jam, balsamic vinegar, garlic, and Worcestershire sauce in a bowl.

    3. Season beef with salt and pepper.

    4. Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet. Sear beef on all sides, 2–3 minutes per side.

    5. Remove from heat and coat beef with the cherry glaze.

    6. Scatter cherries on top and cover with foil.

    7. Roast for 1 hour or until desired doneness (130°F for medium-rare).

    8. Let rest 10–15 minutes before slicing.

    9. Spoon remaining glaze and cherries over the top.

    10. Garnish with thyme and serve.

    Serving Suggestion:
    Serve with mashed potatoes or roasted vegetables.

  • Ingredients:
    1 cup unsalted butter, softened
    1/3 cup sugar
    1/3 cup light brown sugar, packed
    1 egg yolk
    3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
    2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
    2 teaspoons cornstarch
    1/2 teaspoon salt
    1/2 cup sugar for rolling (optional)
    1/3 cup Cherry Jam

    Instructions:

    1. Beat butter until creamy. Add sugars and mix until smooth.

    2. Add egg yolk and vanilla; beat well.

    3. In another bowl, whisk flour, cornstarch, and salt. Gradually add to wet ingredients.

    4. Form dough into 1-tablespoon balls and roll until smooth.

    5. Roll in sugar if desired. Press a thumbprint in the center of each.

    6. Freeze 30 minutes.

    7. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Warm jam slightly until spreadable.

    8. Fill each indent with jam.

    9. Bake 11 minutes or until edges are golden.

    10. Cool completely before serving.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
    Cooking Time: 40 minutes
    Servings: 6–8

    A classic fruit crisp made with seasonal fruit and topped with a warm cherry sauce.

    Fruit Filling:
    4 cups mixed fresh fruit (apples, cherries, peaches, pears, berries)
    1 tablespoon lemon juice
    1/4 cup sugar
    2 tablespoons flour
    1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

    Crisp Topping:
    1 cup rolled oats
    1/2 cup flour
    1/2 cup brown sugar
    1/4 teaspoon salt
    1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
    1/2 cup cold butter, diced

    Cherry Sauce:
    2 cups cherries, pitted
    1/2 cup Cherrywood Cherry Jam
    1/8 cup sugar
    1/4 cup water
    1 tablespoon lemon juice
    1 teaspoon cornstarch (optional)

    Instructions:

    1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x9-inch dish.

    2. Toss fruit with lemon juice, sugar, flour, and cinnamon. Spread evenly in dish.

    3. In a bowl, combine oats, flour, brown sugar, salt, and cinnamon. Cut in butter until crumbly.

    4. Sprinkle topping over fruit.

    5. Bake 35–40 minutes until bubbly and golden.

    6. For cherry sauce: cook cherries, jam, sugar, water, and lemon juice over medium heat until softened.

    7. Add cornstarch slurry if desired to thicken.

    8. Serve crisp warm with cherry sauce.

    Optional:
    Top with ice cream or whipped cream.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
    Cooking Time: 1 hour
    Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
    Servings: 8

    A rich, creamy cheesecake topped with our Cherrywood Cherry Jam for the perfect sweet finish.

    Crust:
    1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
    1/4 cup melted butter
    2 tablespoons sugar

    Filling:
    16 oz cream cheese, softened
    3/4 cup sugar
    2 tablespoons flour
    1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    3 eggs

    Topping:
    2 cups sweet cherries, pitted and halved
    1/2 cup Cherry Jam

    Instructions:

    1. Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan.

    2. Mix crust ingredients and press into pan.

    3. Beat cream cheese, sugar, flour, and vanilla until smooth.

    4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing after each.

    5. Pour over crust and smooth top.

    6. Bake 50–60 minutes or until set.

    7. Cool 10 minutes, loosen edges, then remove pan sides.

    8. Warm jam and spread over top.

    9. Chill at least 4 hours or overnight.

    10. Slice and serve.

    Tip:
    Top with whipped cream or fresh cherries.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cooking Time: 25 minutes
    Total Time: 40 minutes
    Yields: 12 muffins

    Moist, spiced pumpkin muffins with juicy cherries—perfect for fall mornings.

    Ingredients:
    1 3/4 cups flour
    1 teaspoon baking powder
    1/2 teaspoon baking soda
    1/2 teaspoon salt
    1 teaspoon cinnamon
    1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
    1/4 teaspoon cloves
    1/4 teaspoon ginger
    1/2 cup pumpkin puree
    1/2 cup sugar
    1/2 cup brown sugar
    1/2 cup vegetable oil
    2 eggs
    1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    1 cup cherries, pitted and halved
    Cherrywood Cherry Jam
    1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

    Instructions:

    1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line or grease a 12-cup muffin tin.

    2. Mix dry ingredients in one bowl.

    3. In another bowl, mix pumpkin, sugars, oil, eggs, and vanilla.

    4. Combine wet and dry ingredients just until mixed.

    5. Fold in cherries and walnuts if using.

    6. Spoon into muffin cups, filling 3/4 full.

    7. Bake 20–25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

    8. Cool on a rack before serving.

    Tip:
    Dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with glaze for extra sweetness.

  • A light, creamy pudding made with Cherrywood Cherry Jam and chia seeds. Perfect for breakfast or dessert.

    Ingredients:
    1/2 cup Cherry Jam
    1/4 cup chia seeds
    1 cup plant-based milk
    1 tablespoon maple syrup (optional)
    Fresh cherries for garnish

    Instructions:

    1. Mix jam, chia seeds, milk, and maple syrup in a bowl.

    2. Whisk well and refrigerate overnight or at least 4 hours.

    3. Stir before serving to remove clumps.

    4. Divide into bowls and garnish with cherries.

    Tip:
    Top with nuts, coconut flakes, or a drizzle of chocolate for extra flavor.

Health Benefits of Cherries