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5 River Islands™ Cherries

Sweet cherries grown in California's Delta region

About The Fruit

The first taste of dark-sweet cherries each season is something we all long for, and that’s the magic behind our 5 River Islands™ hand-picked cherries. Grown in California’s Delta region, we choose the biggest and best cherries for 5 River Islands™ packs.

These special cherries are big and deep red with a crisp bite and incredibly complex sweet and tangy flavors. They’ll have you singing praises for cherry season in one bite!

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More About The Fruit

5 River Islands™ cherries are grown in California’s Delta region, where 1,100 square miles link nearly 60 islands and more than 700 miles of waterways to form one of the most unique farm grounds in the country. Five rivers flow through the Delta, including the mighty Sacramento and San Joaquin Rivers, and together they inspired the name of these special cherries.

The Delta region has a flat terrain and medium climate of warm days and cool nights that is perfect for sweet cherries. The Lapin cherry variety loves it here, so that’s what we grow, and what you’ll find in our 5 River Islands™ packs. Hand-picked at just the right moment, we know you’ll adore the sweet, summertime flavors of 5 River Islands™ cherries.

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    Cherry Chia Seed Jam

    Cherry Chia Seed Jam

    By: Stemilt Growers

    One of my favorite parts about this recipe is that you can control the amount of sugar and to create a jam that’s delicious and still healthy.

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    Cherry Limeade Cocktail/Mocktail

    Cherry limeade with dark-sweet cherries

    By: Stemilt Growers

    A refreshing cocktail featuring fresh cherries and frozen limeade.

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    Cherry Spritz

    Cherry spritz cocktail with fresh bowl of fresh cherries

    By: Stemilt Growers

    An effervescent cocktail with Prosecco, Campari and fresh cherry juice.

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    Fruit Ice Cubes

    Fruit Ice Cubes

    By: Stemilt Growers

    Fruit ice cubes are super-easy to make, and the combinations are endless.

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    Classic Cherry Clafoutis

    Classic Cherry Clafouti

    By: Stemilt Growers

    A traditional Clafoutis is a French custard dessert, but this one includes Stemilt dark-sweet cherries.

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    Vegan & Gluten-Free Chocolate Cherry Brownies

    Gluten-Free / Vegan Chocolate Cherry Brownies

    By: Stemilt Growers

    These allergy-friendly vegan gluten-free chocolate cherry brownies are fudgy and full of flavor.

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