Dried Organic Tart Cherries - 8 oz bag

Due to a sparse 2024 northern Michigan crop, our Organic Cherries are out of stock until 2025 - and we only sell US grown dried fruits. We DO still offer conventional dried tart cherries and organic dried cranberries for temporary alternatives.  Thank you for your understanding!  ~ the folks at Traverse Bay Farms

Dried Organic Tart Cherries - with FREE SHIPPING options!

Order the 4 lbs. bulk bag with free shipping, or have your entire of $75+ shipped with free!

This ruby red fruit is delicious as a snack or mixed with nuts for party treats. But did you know that they are also a great source of antioxidants? Cherries not only taste great, but they're good for your body in many different ways!

Ingredients:  Organic cherries, organic sugar and organic sunflower oil.

Our dried organic cherries contain NO high fructose corn syrup or sulfates!

Our Michigan-grown cherries follow USDA Good Agricultural Practices for growing and the orchards are verified by the Michigan Agriculture Environmental Assurance Program (MAEAP). This is a voluntary program that verifies environmentally friendly practices are in place.

#1) FAQ:  What is the difference between your dried tart cherry varieties?

Answer: We offer several different varieties of dried tart cherries. Below is a definition of each type of dried cherry we offer:

• Dried Natural Tart Cherries (no added sugar) - These healthy treats can also be used in baked goods, salads or snacks. They are not sweetened nor sprayed, resulting in a little smaller morsel than the sweetened tart cherry variety.  Their naturally TART flavor really shines through!   These are found in the "Dried Fruit" section under "Our Products" above.

• Dried Sweetened Tart Cherries - These are the most familiar morsels usually offered as snacks, in salads or in baked goods. They are washed then slightly infused with a sugar solution and spritzed with natural sunflower oil to enhance the natural sweetness and preserve their chewy texture.  These are found in the "Dried Fruit" section under "Our Products" above.

• Dried Organic  Tart Cherries - These organically grown cherries are also thoroughly washed, sweetened with organic sugar and then lightly spritzed with organic sunflower oil for an incredible burst of cherry flavor. 

• Chocolate-Covered Dried Tart Cherries - We take our fresh dried tart cherries and cover them in sweet milk chocolate, rich dark chocolate and more! Watch out....they can be addicting! These are found in the "Chocolate Fruit" section under "Our Products" above.

#2) FAQ:  Do you offer free shipping on your tart cherries?

Answer:  Yes! We offer free shipping on your entire order of $75+ or on the 4 lbs. bag.  Their "Best By" date is 9-12 months out, and they keep even longer in the freezer!

The 4 lbs. bag with free shipping can be found here:  https://www.traversebayfarms.com/collections/4-lb-bag-of-cherries

#3) FAQ:  When will I receive my order?

Answer: All packages are shipped within 24 hours of your order. You will receive an email with tracking information when your package is shipped.  You'll also have access to an up-to-date order status if you create an account with us!

#4) FAQ:  How do I use the dried tart cherries?

Answer: Our dried Montmorency Tart Cherries are great to enjoy with every meal of the day and in-between, too! Drop a few cherries into your oatmeal with breakfast, or toss in a small handful into your salad at lunchtime. Add a few with your salmon or baked chicken during dinner. Finally, mix in with nuts for a healthy mid-day or late-night snack. 

Learn About the Pain Relieving Properties of Tart Cherries

Did you know THIS about dried cherries?

Consuming high sugar content food on a regular basis is bad news for your body. Deciding on what types snacks and ingredients to add to your diet is vital to your overall health. When selecting the type of foods to add to your diet consider foods that are good source of fiber, have a low to moderate glycemic ranking and offer satiety. Fiber is important to your diet since it assists with weight loss, digestive health and may also help to maintain health body sugar levels. The consumption of low to moderate glycemic foods tend not to rapidly increase blood sugar levels. Foods that offer satiety help you to feel fuller longer.

Dried Cherries and Fiber:

Dried cherries are a good source of natural fiber. For example a ½ cup of dried cherries delivers approximately 8% (2 grams) of daily fiber recommendations. However, since you probably won’t eat ½ cup of dried cherries in a single day, for a normal consumption, a small handful of dried cherries tossed into a salad or bowl of oatmeal is the way many of our customers enjoy our Fruit Advantage Dried Cherries.

For example if you did toss ¼ of dried cherries into 1 cup of oatmeal (which itself contains about 16% of daily fiber recommendation or 4 grams) , you would be consuming about 5 grams (or about 20% daily fiber intake) of total fiber. Not only would it taste great, you would be getting a healthy good source of necessary fiber!

The Glycemic Index:

 Another factor to consider in food consumption is how a food ranks on the glycemic index. The glycemic index is a numerical scale that ranks the potential effect a specific food or beverage may have on your blood sugar levels. For example, foods with a high glycemic index rating (70 or more) are considered high-glycemic foods. Foods that rank below 55 on the scale are considered low glycemic foods.

The higher on the glycemic scale a food ranks the more rapidly it may raise your blood sugar levels. Conversely, if a food is lower on the scale it should not rapidly or significantly affect your blood sugar levels. Dried cherries rank at 58, a moderate ranking on the glycemic index.

The Satiety Factor:

The definition of satiety is how full foods make you feel after you eat them. Have you ever noticed when you eat certain types of food you feel fuller longer than when you eat other types of food? This is called satiety. A high satiety food helps you feel full after eating it and resist snacking until your next meal. Low satiety foods leave you hungry and with the desire to snack to satisfy your cravings. High fiber foods tend to help with weight loss and satiety. While dried cherries don’t significantly rank high in the satiety scale, they can be used to help you feel fuller longer when mixed with other fruits and foods. Below are just a few high satiety food recipes ideas you can use dried cherries in.

Dried Cherry Recipe #1:

• 1/2 cup of vanilla yogurt
• 1 freshly chopped banana
• 1/8 cup of dried cherries
  

Dried Cherry Recipe #2:

Cook whole-wheat pasta (1½ inch diameter bunch). This amount equals 4 cups of cooked pasta. Drain and lightly mix with olive oil. Add 1/8 cup of dried cherries and enjoy. This makes a simple and tasty light meal, yet provides satiety, too.

Dried cherries are a excellent combination of fiber, offer moderate ranking on the glycemic index and when mixed with other foods, offer satiety.  More reasons why we love them!

Final Benefits of Fruit Advantage Dried Tart Cherries

This tiny red tree fruit provides a combination of several benefits, including: its ability to rank low on the glycemic index (for diabetics and those watching their sugar intake), its fresh, satisfying taste, it's a good source of a naturally-occurring antioxidants (anthocyanins, melatonin and more) and it delivers important nutritional ingredients to the body.

In addition, this fruit also offers the natural ability to soothe sore muscles from physical exercise, relieve joint pain and help with getting a more restful night's sleep. Best of all, it is 100% natural and grown in Michigan (cherry country)!

Our Fruit Advantage Dried Tart Cherries are a convenient and delicious way to enjoy the many health benefits of cherries.  Order some today!