Fresh sweet red cherries are a seasonal stone fruit known for their deep crimson skin and firm, juicy flesh. These whole cherries offer a naturally high sugar content that makes them a versatile ingredient for both raw applications and cooked dishes. The fruit can be pitted and baked into pies, cobblers, and clafoutis, or cooked down into compotes and jams for preserving. In savory preparations, the cherries pair well with roasted meats like pork or duck, often reduced into a rich pan sauce. They can also be muddled into cocktails, tossed into summer fruit salads, or frozen for later use in smoothies. As a fresh produce item, these cherries arrive with their stems attached, which helps maintain their texture and freshness during storage. The vibrant red fruit provides a crisp snap when bitten into, yielding to a tender interior.
Holley, NY
Hurd Orchards is a family-owned fruit and flower farm and canning company located in the fertile lake plains of Western New York, nestled between the Erie Canal and the shores of Lake Ontario. For nearly two centuries, the Hurd family has cultivated this land, building a legacy rooted in stewardship, community, and a deep reverence for the natural world.
At the heart of Hurd Orchards is a love of fruit growing and a commitment to honoring the region’s agricultural heritage. The farm specializes in carefully tended, tree-ripened fruits grown on their own land, which are then preserved using time-honored methods and generations-old recipes. Each jar of jam or preserve reflects a philosophy of craftsmanship, seasonality, and extraordinary quality.
Beyond the orchard rows, Hurd Orchards is dedicated to preserving the beauty and productivity of its fields, forests, and meadows through sustainable practices and thoughtful land stewardship. Every aspect of the farm—from the fruits they grow to the landscapes they care for—embodies a vision of rural life that is rich in history, beauty, and purpose.