Alright, listen up, y’all. We’re gonna talk about them dried cherries, the kind you find in the store, all shriveled up and sweet. Don’t go wrinklin’ your nose, now. These little things are good for more than just bird food, I tell ya. You can make some real nice desserts with ’em, the kind that’ll make your grandkids beg for more.
First off, them cherries, they ain’t just tasty, they’re good for ya too. I heard tell they got that “vitamin A” stuff, and somethin’ called “calcium” that’s supposed to be good for your bones. And iron! My old man, he always said iron makes you strong, like a bull. Plus, they got them “anti-somethin’” things that fight off sickness, and somethin’ that helps you sleep. Not that I need much help with that these days, mind you. Workin’ in the fields all day’ll do that to ya.
Now, how do you use ’em? Well, you can just eat ’em straight outta the bag, I guess. But that ain’t no fun. We’re talkin’ desserts here, remember? So, you can toss ’em in your cookies, makes ’em all chewy and sweet. Them cowboy cookies, they call ’em, are real popular with the young’uns. Packed full of oats and chocolate chips too, makes for a hearty treat.
And muffins! Oh, them muffins are a godsend when company comes over. Just mix up some flour and sugar and eggs, you know the drill, and throw in a handful of them dried cherries. Bake ’em up ’til they’re golden brown, and you got yourself a breakfast or a snack that’ll make folks smile. You can even add ’em to that quick bread stuff, makes it extra special.
- Cookies: Makes ’em chewy and sweet, specially them cowboy ones.
- Muffins: Adds a little somethin’ special, good for breakfast or a snack.
- Quick bread: Just like the muffins, makes it tastier.
- Pies: Oh, honey, pies! A cherry plum pie with some crunchy stuff on top, now that’s a winner.
But the real star of the show, in my book, is pie. Now, I love me a good pie. And a cherry plum pie with them dried cherries mixed in? And then you sprinkle some of them chopped-up walnuts on top, all crunchy and sweet? That’s a pie fit for a king, I tell ya. I make it all summer long, when the plums are ripe and juicy. You can use fresh cherries too, if you got ’em, but them dried ones work just fine. Gives the pie a nice chewiness.
Don’t forget about salads neither. Yeah, I know, salad ain’t dessert. But sometimes, you want somethin’ a little lighter after a big meal. And a salad with some dried cherries and maybe some yogurt? That’s pretty darn good, if I do say so myself. Adds a little sweetness to all them greens.
And yogurt parfaits! You take some yogurt, layer it with them dried cherries and maybe some granola, and you got yourself a fancy dessert that’s easy as pie to make. The kids love it, and it’s a whole lot better for ’em than all that store-bought candy, that’s for sure.
So there you have it. A whole bunch of ways to use them dried cherries. Don’t let ’em sit in the cupboard and go to waste. Get creative! Try ’em in your favorite recipes, see what you come up with. You might just surprise yourself. And remember, even if it ain’t perfect, it’s the love you put into it that matters. Just like life, I always say. Just like life.
Now go on and get to bakin’. And don’t forget to share with your neighbors, ya hear? That’s what makes a community, sharing good food and good company. That’s what it’s all about.
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