Someone please explain to me how it is exactly that it’s already August and summer will soon be a distant memory I’ll fondly look back on as I watch snow fall. This summer has gone by way too fast, and somehow every winter seems to drag and drag on.
It’s also been a bit of an odd summer weather wise. With only one ninety degree day and tons of rain, I feel like I haven’t had ample opportunity to enjoy the summer so far. We’ve barely even had to run our sprinklers. That has never happened before.
I have been enjoying as much of the summer produce as possible. Between the farmers’ market and multiple grocery store trips each week, the refrigerator and fruit bowls are always well stocked. Peaches, nectarines, plums, cherries, blueberries, tomatoes, corn, herbs, fresh garlic, peas, string beans, and more fill my house and tummy.
Just like I never want to say good bye to summer weather, I also don’t want to say good bye to summer produce. Luckily, I don’t have to!
Don’t get me wrong, there’s no canning or jarring going on in my house. I’m way too much of a worrier for that. No time for botulism around here! No thank you!
So, I turn to my trusty freezer. It’s already stocked with cherries, as they are the first summer fruit to vanish without notice. Blueberries, peaches, and corn are soon to follow. It’s shockingly easy to freeze cherries. Plus, they’ll last in the freezer until next cherry season rolls around. You can thaw them at room temperature for a bit or in the microwave to make them soft and easy to eat. They also make great “ice cubes” in a glass of champagne. I guess, summer doesn’t have to end after all.
Don’t forget to check out the other Sunday Supper dishes!
Learn how to …
- Dry Fruit – No-Dehydrator-Needed from Take A Bite Out of Boca
- Freeze Cherries from Pies and Plots
- Freeze Herbs from Rhubarb and Honey
- Make Freezer Harvest Soup Kits from Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
- Make Pesto Cubes from The Not So Cheesy Kitchen
- Make and Freeze Rosemary Butter from Momma’s Meals
- Make Ready to Blend Smoothie Packs for Your Freezer from The Educators’ Spin On It
- Oven Dry Cherries from The Redhead Baker
Sip sunny cocktails and smoothies
- Blueberry, Peaches and Cream Green Smoothies from Cupcakes & Kale Chips
- Green Tea and Chocolate Saketini from Ninja Baking
- Sangria from Confessions of a Culinary Diva
Scoop up special salsas and sauces
- Classic Freezer Tomato Sauce from Noshing With The Nolands
- Peach Salsa from The Texan New Yorker
- Pico de Gallo from Bobbi’s Kozy Kitchen
- Spicy Apple – Carrot Chutney from What Smells So Good?
- Spring Conserve from Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
Jump into jellies, jams and preserves
- Apricot Habanero Jam from Food Lust People Love
- Corn Cob Jelly from Daily Dish Recipes
- Hot Pepper Jelly from A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures
- No Pectin Apricot Jam from Curious Cuisiniere
- Peach Preserves from Delaware Girl Eats
- Pineapple Mango Moscato Jam from Seduction in the Kitchen
- Raw Raspberry-Vanilla Chia Jam from Shockingly Delicious
- Savory Fig and Sweet Onion Freezer Jam from Peaceful Cooking
- Spicy Ginger Tomato Jam with Coconut Sugar from Sue’s Nutrition Buzz
- Spicy Red Pepper Jam from The Wimpy Vegetarian
Pucker up for pickles
- Bread and Butter Pickles from That Skinny Chick Can Bake
- Pickled Beets and Onions from Kudos Kitchen by Renée
- Pickled Green Tomatoes from Culinary Adventures with Camilla
- Refrigerator Pickled Jalapeños with Herbs from Magnolia Days
- Refrigerator Pickled Radish and Turnips from The Girl In The Little Red Kitchen
- Refrigerator Pickles from Webicurean
- Sweet Pickled Cauliflower from Because I Like Chocolate
Slurp and spoon soup and a side dish
- Easy Garden Fresh Tomato Basil Soup from Neighborfood
- Savory Summer Kimchi from A Mama, Baby & Shar-pei in the Kitchen
Dive into divine desserts
- Easy (no machine) Cherry Cheesecake Ice Cream from Mama Bee Does
- Freeze ‘em For Later Peach Berry Hand Pies from eating in instead
- Frozen Yogurt Covered Blueberries from Peanut Butter and Pepper
- Lemon and Blackberry Meringue Cakes from Happy Baking Days
- Lemon Curd Coffee Crumb Cake with Vanilla Drizzle from Wallflour Girl
- Vegan Strawberry Ice Cream from Killer Bunnies, Inc
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I, by accident, put a bag of cherries in the freezer after hurriedly putting the groceries away. We found them yesterday and the kids devoured the frozen bag. I think that I may need to actually freeze them like this – since they were such a hit.
For sure, Amanda! Then you can have them all winter long – as long as you don’t eat them right away. It’s hard to resist!
The cherries have been so wonderful this year. I have to stock up and freeze some to enjoy later.
I think cherries are the one summer fruit I look most forward to, Laura! I like the idea of chilling a glass of Champagne with a frozen cherry! Pretty as well as functional. 🙂
I’d love to have a freezer full of cherries to eat/bake with in the middle of the winter!!!
What a great idea for a truly ephemeral fruit! I also love freezing fruit and using them as ice cubes – they don’t dilute, look beautiful and you have a snack at the end! 🙂
Yes! The cherry that has soaked up all the flavors of a drink is the best snack!
I’ve been buying cherries like crazy and didn’t know you could freeze them! Very excited to try this.
It is crazy how fast time is flying! And oh I must get to freezing some cherries before it is too late!
I love cherries! This year wasn’t a good year for cherries for us. I love the idea of freezing them! Then I can have these little darlings all year! Great idea!
Really – not a good cherry year? We’ve had amazing Michigan ones and even better California and Washington ones.
I know what you mean about how could it be August – my older two are going back to college and I can’t believe summer is over.
How did I not know that you could freeze cherries – I am a total Cherry Addict!
You totally have to try to freeze some cherries, Isabel!
I missed out on cherry picking due to work, I love cherries, this is a wonderful idea! I got booked mark so I can do it when I go cherry picking next year!
So awesome that you usually go cherry picking! I always just buy them at the store and farmers’ market. They’ve been stellar this year.
I adore my freezer for so many things but I have to admit I have never frozen cherries, thank you so much for this post!!
Yes my freezer is always put to work with one thing or another!
I love frozen cherries – they are so versatile. This method is so easy, I’ll have to give it a try!
I love using frozen cherries to make smoothies. This is such a great way to preserve these little summer gems!
Because cherries are only around for a few weeks, it is definitely a must to save some for the colder months!
This is a fantastic idea! I didn’t know you could freeze them whole!
For sure! Just remember the pit is in there later when it comes to eating and baking 🙂
I had no idea this was so easy to do! I love cherries, and would love to be able to enjoy them year-round!!
Freezing cherries is such a good idea – saving a summer treat for classy drinks or snacks!
I love this idea—I’d been doing it with grapes all along and it never occurred to me to do this with an overflow of summer cherries!
It works with blueberries and blackberries too!
I so hear you – if I had freezer space I probably wouldn’t can either
Cherries are one of my favorite fruits and the season is much too short. This is a great way to enjoy them throughout the year!
The hubby and I love cherries and are really sad when they’re gone after summer … what a great way to keep some summer flavor around for the winter!
Have you ever tried pitting the cherries before freezing them? Curious whether that would work!
I haven’t tried pitting before freezing because it’s so much work and so messy. I just eat them and don’t bake with them once they are frozen, but I don’t see why it would be an issue to pit them first.
Thank you for this information. Found your site at Foodfotogallery and I am glad because there are so many good things from you.
Thank you so much, Shobelyn!
Great idea. I think to freeze blueberries and other berries but never thought to freeze cherries. Thanks Laura…
It is hard to believe fall is quickly approaching! What a great way to hold onto summer’s goodness!
What a great idea! We buy frozen cherries all the time for smoothies, and they’re SO expensive! No more!
I need to stock up on cherries so I have always have them on hand – this will help for sure!
I know! I cannot think of summer ending, its been such a beaut.
We have sept still and sept is always nice and warm. Let’s not get sad.
We love cherries at my house. I’m working on getting more so I can put some away for the rest of the year before my boys eat them all again.
Thanks for visiting 🙂
I love to eat fruit in the frozen state, especially on a hot day!
This summer we were blessed with very sweet and juicy cherries, I’d freeze them and use them all winter for sure!
Im having some freezer jealousy issues! mines too full now to do such a thing! love it!
I had to buy a stand alone freezer for all my goodies. It’s the best investment I’ve made!
I love your idea of using frozen cherries as ice cubes. Yum!
Good tips here, I’ve frozen some cherries too this year.
Such a great way to enjoy them all winter long!