What Makes Rainier Cherries Special

Rainier cherries are unique cherries that are extremely popular, especially in the Pacific Northwest. They were originally created at Washington State University when researches cross bred the sweet Bing cherry with the Van cherry. The resulting cherry had a unique color, a unique texture, and a surprisingly sweet and delicious taste. Rainier cherries are the biggest variety of cherry that you can buy. They are also more expensive than other types of cherries but fans say the fruit is well worth the extra cost. Some farmers find that their crops are not as large as they should be because the birds in region also love the super sweet taste of these remarkable cherries. Farmers who aren’t careful to pick their crop quickly can end up losing a quarter of their harvest or more to birds.

One of the unique things about Rainier cherries is the color. Unlike most cherries that are shades of red ranging from light to very dark burgundy Rainier cherries are yellow. This special color makes these cherries instantly recognizable. Some people don’t even realize that they are cherries since they are not red. One of the other special traits of the unique yellow cherries is the texture. Some other types of cherries have a crisp or sharp texture. But Rainier cherries have a soft and creamy texture that is delicious to eat. People who don’t like other types of cherries will often rave about these cherries. The special texture of the cherries also makes them fantastic for baking with or creating specialty desserts with. Cherry pie made from sweet and creamy Rainier cherries is a very special treat that your family and friends will go crazy for. You can use these super sweet cherries in dozens of different recipes.

The US isn’t the only country that loves Rainier cherries. Japan imports thousands of pounds of these fabulous cherries every year. Even though they are the most expensive type of cherry growers can barely keep up with the demand. If you want to get your hands on Rainier cherries while they are in season you should be sure to order them early. Just like any specialty fruit they often sell out because people order them up to a year in advance. Make sure that you get yours before that happens so that you don’t have to go without enjoying Rainier cherries this year.

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