Turn our Paradise Pineapples into a healthy, tropical summer drink! Refreshingly sweet and tangy and loaded with nutrients, homemade pineapple juice is easy to make and great on its own or used to make other drinks (as well as in your favorite Asian-inspired or barbecue recipes). Enjoy this pineapple juice recipe alone or combine it with fresh orange juice for an extra-special breakfast treat, blend it with ginger tea for added spiciness, or make pineapple lemonade to beat the summer heat. And for summer nights, mix it with coconut, rum and lime juice for the classic cocktail, piña colada! Ingredients:…
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Continue ReadingThis Asian-inspired summer cocktail is fruity, tart and a gorgeous color reminiscent of cherry blossoms. Even better is the cherry flavor, which pairs well with the lime juice. A perfect drink for hot weather! Ingredients: 4 Pittman & Davis Bing Cherries, stemmed and pitted ¼ c. sake 3 Tbsp. tart cherry juice 1 Tbsp. lime juice 1 Tbsp. grenadine ½ tsp. cherry-flavored bitters Fresh mint leaves Directions: Muddle the cherries with the grenadine syrup in a cocktail shaker. Fill shaker about two-thirds full of ice. Add sake, cherry juice, lime juice, grenadine and bitters. Place lid on shaker; shake until…
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Continue ReadingSummertime calls for cobblers! Most baked cherry recipes call for tart cherries, but using sweet cherries means you can cut back on how much sugar you use. Sweet cherry cobbler made with Pittman & Davis Bing Cherries, with a crumbly, golden-brown biscuit topping, served warm from the oven with melting vanilla ice cream, is a to-die-for dessert for family and friends that’s so easy to prepare, you’ll make it again and again while cherry season lasts. (It won’t last long, though, so don’t wait!) Ingredients: For the filling: 2½ lbs. Pittman & Davis Bing Cherries, pitted ½ c. sugar 1…
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Continue ReadingThis delightfully tangy and tropical take on classic lemon bars makes our Pittman & Davis Florida Red Mangoes the star of the show! Sweet, sour, and buttery, these beautiful lemon bars are ready in less than an hour and perfect for cookouts, picnics, playdates, afternoon tea, and more. The buttery, crumbly crust offsets the creamy custard filling with its fresh mango flavor perfectly and the dusting of powdered sugar adds a touch of elegance as well as sweetness. We doubt these will last long, but leftovers should be stored in the fridge. You can even freeze them for later! Ingredients:…
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Continue ReadingMoist, gooey, and so easy to make, this delightful dessert is yummy alone or served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. This rich and dreamy recipe requires only one bowl to prepare and no mixer, so it’s easy to prepare, yet decadent enough for a company dessert or afternoon tea. Ingredients: 1 c. Pittman & Davis Bing Cherries, pitted 1 c. light brown sugar, packed 1 large egg 2 tsp. vanilla extract 1 c. all-purpose flour ¼ tsp. salt ¾ c. semi-sweet chocolate chips Directions: Preheat oven to 350° Heat butter in a medium, microwave-safe bowl in microwave until…
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Continue ReadingLooking for something different for dinner? If you have some extra Pittman & Davis Bing Cherries on hand, you don’t have to save them for dessert – savory Bing cherry recipes are both unique and delicious ways to celebrate summer. If you have no idea what to make for dinner and have less than an hour to get something on the table, add this to your list of pork recipes! Tenderloin recipes are always a great choice because they’re easy to prepare, quick, and usually come out great. Truly, if you’re looking for easy, savory recipes you can serve either…
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Continue ReadingThrowing a summer party? Think tropical trifle recipes! We at Pittman & Davis love showcasing our Red Florida Mangoes in various mango recipes, and this mango trifle is both beautiful to look at and a cool and creamy delight to the palate. If you’re concerned that trifle recipes are complicated, fear not – this mango trifle recipe only looks complicated. Assemble this layered dessert in a grand, glass dish…the gorgeous display it presents, along with its light but decadent layers of delectable fruit and creamy custard is sure to impress your guests. (And who has to know the angel food…
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Continue ReadingFresh peaches are one of summer’s greatest pleasures, and when you’re not eating Pittman & Davis peaches fresh out of hand, you’re sure to enjoy including them in your favorite peach recipes. Georgia Peach Crumble is always a favorite, as is peach cobbler and peach crumble. But don’t neglect to add our Peach & Raspberry Buckle to your collection of Georgia Peach Recipes. What is a buckle, you may ask? Similar to the aforementioned cobbler, this old-fashioned dessert takes its name from its appearance – the streusel layer atop this fruit-studded coffeecake “buckles” as the dense cake batter sinks to…
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Continue ReadingA delicious and refreshing fruit tart, made for any spring or early summer gathering, is an excellent way to use up any of our sweet, juicy and delicious Rio Ruby™ Red Grapefruit you might have left over. (You can even store your fruit to use for this or other dishes later!) The fresh fruit is the star of the show here, so feel free to use a pre-baked pie shell for ease…the finished dessert will look no less elegant, and your guests will love a lighter-tasting dessert option on warm days. Ingredients: 5-6 Pittman & Davis Rio Ruby™ Red Grapefruit…
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Continue ReadingExtra-fluffy with creamy, custard-like middles and a citrusy zing of sweet navel oranges, these moist, decadent pancakes make a special Father’s Day treat. The orange adds a taste of springtime, while the ricotta adds a magical milky richness and creaminess to each bite. You’ll love them so much they may start making a regular appearance on your weekend breakfast menu! Ingredients: ½ c. juice and ½ tsp. zest, grated, from a Pittman & Davis Navel Orange 1½ c. all-purpose flour 3 Tbsp. sugar 1½ tsp. baking powder ½ tsp. baking soda ¼ tsp. salt 1 large egg, room temperature 1…