fresh or frozen pitted dark sweet cherries

Slow-Cooker Cherry Pear Buckle

"I added pears to my cherry cobbler recipe to create this delightful slow-cooked buckle. You could also add fresh summer plums and berries to your cherries. You'll love this old-fashioned and pretty dessert." —Mary Anne Thygesen, Portland, Oregon

Cherry Hand Pies

"There's nothing better than a sweet, from-scratch delight like traditional cherry pie. These precious little hand pies always go fast...