I had to start a diet so I have to stop eating sweets but I thought I would buy dried cherries and cranberries but I saw how expensive it was and how they all had added sugar I'm glad I found your video I still need to buy my dehydrator but I now know how to dehydrate cherries. Thank you.
HI! was nice to watch your video. my next door neighbor caught me at the fence this afternoon and said she was going to her mom's to pick cherries, and asked if i wanted some. I grow a lot of berries and have a peach tree, but no cherry trees. so of course i said yes thank you! and told her that i was going to make fruit spread last week when i bought cherries on sale, but we ended up eating them all. Bless her heart, she came back with 8-10 pounds of cherries. my friend lent me a dehydrator he wasn't using, so i thought i'd dehydrate as many as i could in one batch, which was about 2 and a half pounds. now it's after midnight and i've been pitting cherries since about 9 pm. one of those cherry pitters would sure be handy, i've just been cutting them in half and picking out the pit. still have quite a few cherries to pit, but i think that's a tomorrow thing. definitely want to make fruit spread, and definitely want to freeze some. THE PITTING THOUGH!!!! Thanks for the vid!
WOW, Carole, what a kind and thoughtful neighbor you have. I do enjoy cherries. I have a cherry pie I want to share with my Troupers. I must encourage you by saying that you are one who will not give up once you set your mind to do a thing. What a wonderful trait to have. Glad you're in my Troup!🙂
@@bertajay HEY GIRL!!!! i can't keep anything short, sorry this is long but i had to tell you what a did with the rest of those cherries! it's funny you should mention pie..... I have a few beautiful jars of the most gorgeous and delicious cherry pie filling! the color is beautiful and just thinking of the taste makes my mouth water. i was finishing up pitting all those cherries when my friend/bro called to ask if he could "bring meat over" on the 4th because he had nothing to do. "bring meat over" is a way to invite ourselves to the other's house to hang out long enough to want to cook food lol. i didn't have anything planned, so of course i said yes please do! we talked about potato salad, baked beans, and i know he loves cheesecake, so when i mentioned that, he asked if i could put some of those cherries on top. Brainstorming then commenced. i didn't really HAVE to make jam with those cherries.... i still have some jam i made from last year, and my neighbor's mom is making cherry jam, so maybe i could just trade one jar of jam for.... CHERRY PIE FILLING!!!! can't tell ya how i made it exactly, but it was a large sauce pan almost full with halved pitted cherries, i stirred in just a bit less than a cup of sugar, and i left it overnight in the fridge. the next day, i heated the pan to boiling, added just a few drops of lemon juice to bring back the tartness from the cherries, put in just a dash of cinnamon, and i thickened it with a cornstarch slurry. the color was gorgeous! i searched a few vids to brush up on my canning knowledge, i often do canning, both pressure and water bath, whenever i find it convenient to do so. till now, i had canned everything BUT pie filling and i needed to know how different it was from just canning preserves. they don't recommend canning pie filling thickened with cornstarch, but i watched one where it was successfully done so that convinced me that it was okay to do! (there are other thickening agents that the Ball canning book recommends but i only had cornstarch) Anyways, long story short, i made cherry pie filling, it worked! my kids, my friend and i agreed it tasted AH-MAY-ZING with the cheesecake, and even if i have to BUY cherries to make it myself, i'm never buying canned cherry pie filling again! waste of money once i realize the lack of flavor, color, and quality. also, the dehydrated cherries tasted great in my oatmeal!!!
OMGosh…my mouth is watering. I live in CA and our cherry season ended a couple of weeks ago. I recently purchased a Nesco dehydrator and earlier this week I dehydrated a cabbage. I can’t wait until next cherry season!!! TY for an awesome video! 💕🌸💕
You are so very welcome, Cindy. These cherries are so delicious when they a re e dehydrated. I look forward to hearing from you; hope I don't have to wait till next year😄🍒
Thank you so much for this video! I have the exact same dehydrator 🥰 mines old as the hills too but still works wonderfully!! I never thought to dehydrate cherries 🍒 I will use them in any recipe calling for raisins!! Thank you so much for inviting me into your kitchen again Berta Jay!🙏❤️🥰🌱👏 Jane in Canada 🇨🇦
Thank you Beta Jay, I am new to dehydrating ,had my Harvest for years and never used it until recently. We love cherries and I am going to do some today! love your videos. nan
Hey hey Berta Jay...🤠. Missed u last week... Thanks for the video... Im going to walmart after work to get one... I love dried cherries but stopped buying them cause of the oil... never knew it was that easy to make myself...
Hi Ms Berta! I'm not that familiar with dehydrating but borrowed a dehydrator similar to yours to experiment with drying cherries after watching your video. The finished product was excellent so today am experimenting with blueberries. We'll see how they turn out in the morning. I believe purchasing a dehydrator will be next on my "to do" list. We enjoy cherries and blueberries in cereals and quick breads so dehydrating would be a great way to take advantage of lower in-season prices and/or bulk purchases. Thanks so much for another educational and inspirational video, Ms Berta! And, as always, kudos to Evan for his camerawork!! 'Till next time...!!
Always enjoy hearing from you, Pat C. I would say that you have made very wise decision to buy a dehydrator. I am still trying new things. It's always an adventure. Let me know how your blueberries turn out. Never thought of doing them. 🍒🥰
@@bertajay Hi Ms Berta! The blueberries I tried turned out perfectly but I'm glad I checked online for instructions because they are processed a bit differently than the cherries in that the blueberries are blanched in hot water for a few seconds to remove a waxy coating on the skin but other than that step it was pretty much the same as the cherries you demonstrated; can be dried whole or cut in half to dry. The finished product is slightly chewy. I can understand why some people are serious about dehydrating fruits and vegetables for stocking a pantry whether it be a working pantry or as part of a longer term food storage pantry. Thanks again for the video about dehydrating cherries!
Move over raisins, dried cherries are taking your place🤣! Tell Evan I’m with him on throwing some whole ones on to see what happens......sounds like something I would do😳!! Watching you always makes my day brighter!!! 🥰😎
I am so glad when I hear from you; so is Evan. 🥰 These dried cherries are a keeper for me. I used to pick the yellow Rainier cherries for my uncle who sold them at the farmers market.Truthfully, I ate more than I picked and to this day have really loved cherries. This idea came just because I wanted a way to keep cherries around for a longer time. Didn't work...I still eat them too fast 😁They taste good how ever you want to use them. Enjoy your cherry eating times, Savannah! 😎 ❤️ 🤓
Thank You for the good tutorial. With food prices going up, I think I will make sure I have non-chemicaled cherries available in my pantry with this method.
Hi, and thank you. I have been buying frozen veggies and dehydrating them. I can get 4 pounds of dried mixed vegetables, or peas or corn or beans, for that matter into a 1-quart canning jar. I make a lot of soups and stews in the winter. I will have to try drying cherries.
I too have a dehydrator that looks a lot like the one you have. It’s up in the attic... which I am going to make a trip to this week.... now I am inspired to get it down and use it. Thanks Berta Jay!! I love your videos! 💕💕
Yes, Terry, get that dehydrator from the attic and use it! I can tell you that you won't be sorry you did. 🙂 I am so glad when I read comments like yours that let me know that I am sharing content that someone can use and enjoy life. Thanks so much for your comment, Terry. 🍒
I LOVE dried cherries! I put them in my breakfast yogurt [plain Greek yogurt] every day. Also in oatmeal on those mornings that I'm tired of yogurt [especially in Winter]. I've totally abandoned raisins since discovering dried cherries b/c the flavor is off the charts wonderful. So much better than a bitty dried grape - LOL! And exactly right - when you dry a fruit or vegetable, the flavor just magnifies. So much more intense. But you're right, Berta. VERY pricey. I buy mine 4 lbs at a time so I get a quantity discount and they're still around $30 per order. Maybe I should invest in a dehydrator. My brother has one & loves it. He makes kale chips, dried apple & pineapple rings, turkey jerky & venison jerky [he's a hunter]. Lots of other things too. Take care, be safe & well! ❤️🥕❤️
Thanks, Almost. I am always glad to give a tip or recipe that will be help in some way. So glad this one was that for you. I totally understand about raisins after dehydrating other fruits 😊🍒
I have a couple of other videos about dehydrating. I have shared apples and tomatoes. Check those videos and see what you think. Thanks so much, Nix, for your comment. 😊
Great idea Berta Jay!! I did it and my fingers were stained with cherry juice so I had to put on a pair of rubber gloves to finish pitting the cherries. They are delicious! I never thought of dehydrating them before. I’m wondering if you can do the same with blueberries? Also I have a question… How do you store your dehydrated cherries? Thank you for another excellent video
I love these but I can't stop eating them. I have dehydrated frozen cherries and fresh. Soo good in chocolate scones and chocolate muffins. Try in chicken salad. Get them on sale and by in bulk if you can.
I had to start a diet so I have to stop eating sweets but I thought I would buy dried cherries and cranberries but I saw how expensive it was and how they all had added sugar I'm glad I found your video I still need to buy my dehydrator but I now know how to dehydrate cherries. Thank you.
Great video! Thank you for taking the time to share your expertise!
Thank you so much, Jeff. I only share what I do and what has worked for me. I am so thankful that this video was a blessing to YOU! 😊
GREAT INFORMATION, THANK YOU 😇👍🏾
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HI! was nice to watch your video. my next door neighbor caught me at the fence this afternoon and said she was going to her mom's to pick cherries, and asked if i wanted some. I grow a lot of berries and have a peach tree, but no cherry trees. so of course i said yes thank you! and told her that i was going to make fruit spread last week when i bought cherries on sale, but we ended up eating them all. Bless her heart, she came back with 8-10 pounds of cherries. my friend lent me a dehydrator he wasn't using, so i thought i'd dehydrate as many as i could in one batch, which was about 2 and a half pounds. now it's after midnight and i've been pitting cherries since about 9 pm. one of those cherry pitters would sure be handy, i've just been cutting them in half and picking out the pit. still have quite a few cherries to pit, but i think that's a tomorrow thing. definitely want to make fruit spread, and definitely want to freeze some. THE PITTING THOUGH!!!! Thanks for the vid!
WOW, Carole, what a kind and thoughtful neighbor you have. I do enjoy cherries. I have a cherry pie I want to share with my Troupers. I must encourage you by saying that you are one who will not give up once you set your mind to do a thing. What a wonderful trait to have. Glad you're in my Troup!🙂
@@bertajay HEY GIRL!!!! i can't keep anything short, sorry this is long but i had to tell you what a did with the rest of those cherries! it's funny you should mention pie..... I have a few beautiful jars of the most gorgeous and delicious cherry pie filling! the color is beautiful and just thinking of the taste makes my mouth water. i was finishing up pitting all those cherries when my friend/bro called to ask if he could "bring meat over" on the 4th because he had nothing to do. "bring meat over" is a way to invite ourselves to the other's house to hang out long enough to want to cook food lol. i didn't have anything planned, so of course i said yes please do! we talked about potato salad, baked beans, and i know he loves cheesecake, so when i mentioned that, he asked if i could put some of those cherries on top. Brainstorming then commenced. i didn't really HAVE to make jam with those cherries.... i still have some jam i made from last year, and my neighbor's mom is making cherry jam, so maybe i could just trade one jar of jam for.... CHERRY PIE FILLING!!!! can't tell ya how i made it exactly, but it was a large sauce pan almost full with halved pitted cherries, i stirred in just a bit less than a cup of sugar, and i left it overnight in the fridge. the next day, i heated the pan to boiling, added just a few drops of lemon juice to bring back the tartness from the cherries, put in just a dash of cinnamon, and i thickened it with a cornstarch slurry. the color was gorgeous! i searched a few vids to brush up on my canning knowledge, i often do canning, both pressure and water bath, whenever i find it convenient to do so. till now, i had canned everything BUT pie filling and i needed to know how different it was from just canning preserves. they don't recommend canning pie filling thickened with cornstarch, but i watched one where it was successfully done so that convinced me that it was okay to do! (there are other thickening agents that the Ball canning book recommends but i only had cornstarch) Anyways, long story short, i made cherry pie filling, it worked! my kids, my friend and i agreed it tasted AH-MAY-ZING with the cheesecake, and even if i have to BUY cherries to make it myself, i'm never buying canned cherry pie filling again! waste of money once i realize the lack of flavor, color, and quality.
also, the dehydrated cherries tasted great in my oatmeal!!!
OMGosh…my mouth is watering. I live in CA and our cherry season ended a couple of weeks ago. I recently purchased a Nesco dehydrator and earlier this week I dehydrated a cabbage. I can’t wait until next cherry season!!! TY for an awesome video! 💕🌸💕
You are so very welcome, Cindy. These cherries are so delicious when they a re e dehydrated. I look forward to hearing from you; hope I don't have to wait till next year😄🍒
Thank you so much for this video! I have the exact same dehydrator 🥰 mines old as the hills too but still works wonderfully!!
I never thought to dehydrate cherries 🍒
I will use them in any recipe calling for raisins!!
Thank you so much for inviting me into your kitchen again Berta Jay!🙏❤️🥰🌱👏 Jane in Canada 🇨🇦
I enjoy having you in my kitchen, Jane. Sorry for the delay in responding to you. 😌
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No worries Berta Jay!🙏
My full name is Jane Gruber, Berta Jays Trouper …😉❣️🇨🇦🌺
@@jane5839 You are a joy to me, Jane Gruber, Berta Jays Trouper 😍
Thank you Berta! I will do this today!
I eat them by themselves. It's my little treat when I want something sweet. I don't eat many other sweets.
great idea! 😌
Thank you Beta Jay, I am new to dehydrating ,had my Harvest for years and never used it until recently. We love cherries and I am going to do some today! love your videos. nan
Thanks for the support, nan. The food dehydrator is so useful. Do give your a try. I know you'll be glad you did. 😊 🍒
Now I want to get a dehydrator. Great job Berta Jay.
Thank you so much, Chanel. A dehydrator is definitely a worthwhile appliance for your kitchen. 🥰🍒
Very informative. Didn’t know it is so easy.
Hey hey Berta Jay...🤠. Missed u last week... Thanks for the video... Im going to walmart after work to get one... I love dried cherries but stopped buying them cause of the oil... never knew it was that easy to make myself...
Thank you for this inspiring video. I need to dust off my dehydrator and dry something. BTW, I like your opening music, so soothing and cheerful.
Thanks so much, Beth. Sorry for the delay in responding😞
Hi Ms Berta! I'm not that familiar with dehydrating but borrowed a dehydrator similar to yours to experiment with drying cherries after watching your video. The finished product was excellent so today am experimenting with blueberries. We'll see how they turn out in the morning. I believe purchasing a dehydrator will be next on my "to do" list. We enjoy cherries and blueberries in cereals and quick breads so dehydrating would be a great way to take advantage of lower in-season prices and/or bulk purchases. Thanks so much for another educational and inspirational video, Ms Berta! And, as always, kudos to Evan for his camerawork!! 'Till next time...!!
Always enjoy hearing from you, Pat C. I would say that you have made very wise decision to buy a dehydrator. I am still trying new things. It's always an adventure. Let me know how your blueberries turn out. Never thought of doing them. 🍒🥰
@@bertajay Hi Ms Berta! The blueberries I tried turned out perfectly but I'm glad I checked online for instructions because they are processed a bit differently than the cherries in that the blueberries are blanched in hot water for a few seconds to remove a waxy coating on the skin but other than that step it was pretty much the same as the cherries you demonstrated; can be dried whole or cut in half to dry. The finished product is slightly chewy. I can understand why some people are serious about dehydrating fruits and vegetables for stocking a pantry whether it be a working pantry or as part of a longer term food storage pantry. Thanks again for the video about dehydrating cherries!
@@patc.318 Thank you so much for the update on blueberry dehydrating. Sounds easy enough. I may try it. I do appreciate you sharing. 😁
Move over raisins, dried cherries are taking your place🤣! Tell Evan I’m with him on throwing some whole ones on to see what happens......sounds like something I would do😳!! Watching you always makes my day brighter!!! 🥰😎
I am so glad when I hear from you; so is Evan. 🥰 These dried cherries are a keeper for me. I used to pick the yellow Rainier cherries for my uncle who sold them at the farmers market.Truthfully, I ate more than I picked and to this day have really loved cherries. This idea came just because I wanted a way to keep cherries around for a longer time. Didn't work...I still eat them too fast 😁They taste good how ever you want to use them. Enjoy your cherry eating times, Savannah! 😎 ❤️ 🤓
Thank You for the good tutorial. With food prices going up, I think I will make sure I have non-chemicaled cherries available in my pantry with this method.
So true...glad l was a help to you, Abigail. I do enjoy eating cherries. 🍒 I see that you do as.well. 😊
Hi, and thank you. I have been buying frozen veggies and dehydrating them. I can get 4 pounds of dried mixed vegetables, or peas or corn or beans, for that matter into a 1-quart canning jar. I make a lot of soups and stews in the winter. I will have to try drying cherries.
I too have a dehydrator that looks a lot like the one you have. It’s up in the attic... which I am going to make a trip to this week.... now I am inspired to get it down and use it. Thanks Berta Jay!! I love your videos! 💕💕
Yes, Terry, get that dehydrator from the attic and use it! I can tell you that you won't be sorry you did. 🙂 I am so glad when I read comments like yours that let me know that I am sharing content that someone can use and enjoy life. Thanks so much for your comment, Terry. 🍒
Great idea! Can put them in sweet bread. Yummy 😋
Great idea, Seacoast. 🍒
I LOVE dried cherries! I put them in my breakfast yogurt [plain Greek yogurt] every day. Also in oatmeal on those mornings that I'm tired of yogurt [especially in Winter]. I've totally abandoned raisins since discovering dried cherries b/c the flavor is off the charts wonderful. So much better than a bitty dried grape - LOL! And exactly right - when you dry a fruit or vegetable, the flavor just magnifies. So much more intense. But you're right, Berta. VERY pricey. I buy mine 4 lbs at a time so I get a quantity discount and they're still around $30 per order. Maybe I should invest in a dehydrator. My brother has one & loves it. He makes kale chips, dried apple & pineapple rings, turkey jerky & venison jerky [he's a hunter]. Lots of other things too. Take care, be safe & well! ❤️🥕❤️
Thanks, Almost. I am always glad to give a tip or recipe that will be help in some way. So glad this one was that for you. I totally understand about raisins after dehydrating other fruits 😊🍒
Cherries and peaches are my favorite
Great minds think alike...they're my faves too👍🏾Thanks for sharing, Mike. Have a wonderful day. 😊
hey thanks that is so helpful God richly bless you..
Great video Berta! Ive been making alot of jerky and been wanting to dry something else. Next its cherries.
I have a couple of other videos about dehydrating. I have shared apples and tomatoes. Check those videos and see what you think. Thanks so much, Nix, for your comment. 😊
This looks so easy. I love that there are no added chemicals. How do you store them?
No added chemicals is always wonderful! I usually just store them in the fridge or freeze them. Thanks for your question. 😊
Great idea Berta Jay!! I did it and my fingers were stained with cherry juice so I had to put on a pair of rubber gloves to finish pitting the cherries. They are delicious! I never thought of dehydrating them before. I’m wondering if you can do the same with blueberries? Also I have a question… How do you store your dehydrated cherries? Thank you for another excellent video
I really thought l had answered your question, Susan. Honestly, l donthe bear l can...anyway, yes you can definitely do blueberries the same way. 🍒😊
I love these but I can't stop eating them. I have dehydrated frozen cherries and fresh. Soo good in chocolate scones and chocolate muffins. Try in chicken salad. Get them on sale and by in bulk if you can.
I love cherries
I wish I had seen this in the summer when I had a glut of cherries. Oh well. there's always next year.
I hope you got a "glut" of cherries this year. 🍒