Rainier Cherries (Golden, Sweet — Palisade C&R Farms)

$7.00  ·  sold by the lb  ·  Palisade season (June)

Golden Rainier cherries with a rosy blush, grown by C&R Farms in Palisade. Sweeter and more delicate than a Bing, with pale, tender flesh. The cherry people line up for.

Rainiers bruise easily and don’t ship far, which is why you rarely see good ones at a grocery store. The trip from Palisade to your door is short, and it shows.

Good for: eating fresh by the handful, a fruit plate, pairing with soft cheese, light desserts.

Delicate and short-season. Keep cold and unwashed, rinse before eating, and enjoy within a few days.