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Rainier cherries distinguish themselves from all other cherry varieties by the color of their skin and their unparalleled high sugar levels. Their coloring exhibits layers of golden hues blushed with tones of pink and red, an unequivocally unique facade. Their shape is quintessential cherry: plump, rounded and slightly heart-shaped with a dimple at the stem end. The flesh is a pale golden color with red streaks near the skin and seed. The flavor of Rainier cherries is memorably sweet and low acid with a caramel-like finish on the palate.
Rainier cherries are available during late spring and summer.
All cherries are members of the family, Prunus and are descendents of the wild cherry, Prunus avium. They are classified as stone fruits, alongside apricots, plums, peaches and almonds. Stone fruits are climacteric in nature, which means the fruit continues to ripen post-harvest. The Rainier cherry is a hybrid of two very sweet, red varieties, the Bing cherry and Van cherry. Photosynthesis, the process of creating glucose, is a cherry tree's most important job. Rainier cherry trees create high levels of glucose in the fruit, thus they measure high on the Brix scale, which measures the percentage of sugar content in a fruit. A 24%-28% Brix measurement is the common percentage for Rainier cherries and one of the highest of all stone fruit.
Rainier cherries are a good supply of vitamins A and C, calcium and potassium.
Rainier cherries are best for fresh eating or as an ingredient in desserts such as ice cream, cakes, pies, pastries and tarts. Sweet pairings include other stone fruit, especially apricots and plums, berries, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, dark chocolate and white chocolate, cream, maple and almond. Complimentary savory pairings include herbs such as basil and arugula, cilantro flowers, hazelnut, pistachio and olive oil, citrus, smoked fish, anchovies, pork, chiles, ginger, pepitas, pine nuts, scallops, fresh cheeses such as chevre and burrata and aged sheep's and cow's milk cheeses.
Cherries of all kinds, including the Rainier, are celebrated each year at the National Cherry Festival, held each July in the "Cherry Capital of the World"-Traverse City, Michigan.
The Rainier cherry (named after Mount Rainier) was developed in 1952 by Harold Fogle for Washington State University's breeding program. The fruit was released to the public in 1960. The mother tree which produced the very first Rainier fruits still grows on the same orchard five miles from the University station in Prosser, Washington. Washington state remains the premier growing region for Rainier cherries. Its complex climate contributes to plumper, sweeter cherries than any other growing regions. It is geographically strange that Washington state produces the best Rainier cherries because they are one of the most sensitive cultivars to wind, temperature fluctuation and rain. Rainier cherries need abundant sunlight, thus cherries are picked from the outside in, as the outer fruit matures first. It is common for a harvester to return to the same tree several times during one season.
Recipes that include Rainier Cherries. One
is
easiest, three is harder.
People have shared Rainier Cherries using the Specialty Produce app for iPhone and Android.
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Description/Taste
Rainier cherries distinguish themselves from all other cherry varieties by the color of their skin and their unparalleled high sugar levels. Their coloring exhibits layers of golden hues blushed with tones of pink and red, an unequivocally unique facade. Their shape is quintessential cherry: plump, rounded and slightly heart-shaped with a dimple at the stem end. The flesh is a pale golden color with red streaks near the skin and seed. The flavor of Rainier cherries is memorably sweet and low acid with a caramel-like finish on the palate.
Seasons/Availability
Rainier cherries are available during late spring and summer.
Current Facts
All cherries are members of the family, Prunus and are descendents of the wild cherry, Prunus avium. They are classified as stone fruits, alongside apricots, plums, peaches and almonds. Stone fruits are climacteric in nature, which means the fruit continues to ripen post-harvest. The Rainier cherry is a hybrid of two very sweet, red varieties, the Bing cherry and Van cherry. Photosynthesis, the process of creating glucose, is a cherry tree's most important job. Rainier cherry trees create high levels of glucose in the fruit, thus they measure high on the Brix scale, which measures the percentage of sugar content in a fruit. A 24%-28% Brix measurement is the common percentage for Rainier cherries and one of the highest of all stone fruit.
Nutritional Value
Rainier cherries are a good supply of vitamins A and C, calcium and potassium.
Applications
Rainier cherries are best for fresh eating or as an ingredient in desserts such as ice cream, cakes, pies, pastries and tarts. Sweet pairings include other stone fruit, especially apricots and plums, berries, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, dark chocolate and white chocolate, cream, maple and almond. Complimentary savory pairings include herbs such as basil and arugula, cilantro flowers, hazelnut, pistachio and olive oil, citrus, smoked fish, anchovies, pork, chiles, ginger, pepitas, pine nuts, scallops, fresh cheeses such as chevre and burrata and aged sheep's and cow's milk cheeses.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
Cherries of all kinds, including the Rainier, are celebrated each year at the National Cherry Festival, held each July in the "Cherry Capital of the World"-Traverse City, Michigan.
Geography/History
The Rainier cherry (named after Mount Rainier) was developed in 1952 by Harold Fogle for Washington State University's breeding program. The fruit was released to the public in 1960. The mother tree which produced the very first Rainier fruits still grows on the same orchard five miles from the University station in Prosser, Washington. Washington state remains the premier growing region for Rainier cherries. Its complex climate contributes to plumper, sweeter cherries than any other growing regions. It is geographically strange that Washington state produces the best Rainier cherries because they are one of the most sensitive cultivars to wind, temperature fluctuation and rain. Rainier cherries need abundant sunlight, thus cherries are picked from the outside in, as the outer fruit matures first. It is common for a harvester to return to the same tree several times during one season.
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is
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Lyall Farm
Near Seattle, Washington, United States29249 Road O SW Mattawa WA 99349 509-932-4377 https://www.facebook.com/lyall-farms-498650207715012/ About 213 days ago, 6/28/20 Sharer's comments : So sweet and juicy - they are there best in the NW :) 
Kalivis SA
Near Athens, Attiki, GreeceCentral market of Athens L-27 About 224 days ago, 6/18/20 Sharer's comments : Rainer Cherries š 
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Andy's Orchards
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 225 days ago, 6/17/20 Sharer's comments : End of the Raniers, Come get them before they are gone!! 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Andy's Orchard
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 232 days ago, 6/10/20 Sharer's comments : Beautiful big Raniers!! Welcome back Andy's Orchards 
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Amador Farms
Near Seattle, Washington, United States4233 Desmarais Rd Zillah WA 98936 509-594-7098 https://www.facebook.com/amadorfarmsdeyakima/ About 237 days ago, 6/04/20 Sharer's comments : First cherries of the year... finally :) 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Steven Murray Farms
Near Santa Monica, California, United States1-661-330-3396 About 253 days ago, 5/20/20 Sharer's comments : Vibrant Ranier Cherries 
Specialty Produce
Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 259 days ago, 5/14/20 Sharer's comments : Beautifully Rainer Cherries from Murray Family Farms 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 267 days ago, 5/06/20 Sharer's comments : First of the Ranier Cherries from Murray Family Farms!! 
Nob Hill Foods
Near Napa, California, United StatesAbout 544 days ago, 8/02/19 
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Petaluma Market
Near Petaluma, California, United States210 Western Ave Petaluma CA 94952 707-762-5464 About 554 days ago, 7/23/19 
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Near Belvedere Tiburon, California, United States1550 Tiburon Blvd Tiburon CA 84920 415-435-2822 About 555 days ago, 7/22/19 
West Seattle Farmers Market
K & C Farms
Near Seattle, Washington, United StatesMattawa, WA About 563 days ago, 7/14/19 Sharer's comments : Developed in WA state in the 1950s, folks wait all year round for these cherries which are perfect in pies and tarts :) 
Royal Market & Bakery
Royal Market And Bakery
Near San Francisco, California, United States5335 Geary Blvd San Francisco CA 94121 415-221-5550 About 564 days ago, 7/13/19 
Falletti Foods
Falletti Foods
Near San Francisco, California, United States308 Broderick Street San Francisco CA 94117 415-626-4400 About 565 days ago, 7/12/19 
Bi-Rite Market
Bi-Rite Market - 18th Street
Near San Francisco, California, United States3639 18th Street San Francisco CA 94110 415-241-9760 About 565 days ago, 7/12/19 
Le Beau Market
Le Beau Market - Levenworth St
Near San Francisco, California, United States1263 Leavenworth Street San Francisco CA 94109 415-885-3030 About 566 days ago, 7/12/19 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
David Karp
Near Santa Monica, California, United States310-306-5334 About 582 days ago, 6/26/19 Sharer's comments : Rainier Cherries still going! 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
David Karp
Near Santa Monica, California, United States310-306-5334 About 589 days ago, 6/19/19 Sharer's comments : Andyās Orchards bringing the cherry game again. 
Magnolia Farmers Market
Collins Family Orchard
Near Seattle, Washington, United StatesSelay, WA About 592 days ago, 6/15/19 Sharer's comments : These are the early robin Rainiers a touch tart ... but I wait all year for these!! 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Specialty
Near Santa Monica, California, United States619-295-3172 About 596 days ago, 6/12/19 Sharer's comments : True Rainier Cherries back in house! 
Little Italy Mercato
Smit Farms
Near San Diego, California, United States877-378-4811 About 607 days ago, 6/01/19 
Leucadia farmers market
Smit Farms
Near Encinitas, California, United StatesSan Joaquin Valley 877-378-4811 About 612 days ago, 5/26/19 
Virginia Park Farmer's Market
Murray family farms
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 613 days ago, 5/25/19 
Murray Family Farms
Murray Ranch Big Barn
Near Lamont, California, United States6700 General Beale Rd 661-330-0100 About 618 days ago, 5/21/19 Sharer's comments : Large white cherries in season! 
Murray Family Farms
California, United StatesAbout 618 days ago, 5/20/19 Sharer's comments : Little purple farm 
Santa Monica Farmers market
Steve Murray Jr.
Near Santa Monica, California, United States661-330-3396 About 631 days ago, 5/08/19 Sharer's comments : Murray Family Farms 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Steve Murray Jr.
Near Santa Monica, California, United States661-330-3396 About 631 days ago, 5/08/19 Sharer's comments : Murray Family Farms |
