Founded in 1963, Payson Fruit Growers was established as a Farmer owned business designed with the intent of processing cherries that were grown on local farms in the Payson Utah area. At the time, the cherries grown in the area were pitted and prepared to be used in pie filling.
When their first Dried Tart Cherries were produced in 1987, it became apparent that the cherries grown in Utah Valley had not only a rich red color but the natural sugar content was found to be exceptional for drying.
Since that time they have expanded their product line to include Organic Dried Tart Cherries, Un-sweetened Dried Tart Cherries, Chocolate Covered Dried Tart Cherries, and Yogurt Covered Dried Tart Cherries. For people who enjoy the taste of tart cherries in smoothies and ice-cream, they also offer Tart Cherry Juice Concentrate.
I was Blessed to receive two fabulous products from Payson Fruit Growers and I am reminded once again what it is I adore about Cherries!
Dried Tart Montmorency Cherries
Tart Cherry Juice Concentrate
We moved to Georgia quite a few years ago from New York. I had a beautiful yard and garden in New York and one of the things I miss is my Montmorency Cherry Tree, which produced gorgeous fruit!
These were not the super sweet dark cherries popular on grocery shelves come early summer, although I love those too! Tart cherries are lighter colored, a bit smaller and are fabu in recipes and cooking! Just thinking about that tree and those cherries makes my mouth water! Mmm…
My tree provided me with the most gorgeous, red sour cherries that were absolutely delicious!
I remember my mail carrier loved those cherries so much he would bring a container to my house and ask if he could fill it with those juicy, plump cherries. they were fabulous in pies, in jams and as a topping on ice cream! Payson Fruit Growers has captured those flavors in their cherry products, I’m happy to say. 
Their cherry products are simple, delicious and taste like good old fashioned cherries, because they are!
1 Quart Tart Cherry Juice Concentrate - This one quart bottle of Montmorency Tart Cherry Juice is super concentrated and needs to be kept refrigerated. It contains no sugar, preservatives, artificial color or flavors. Because it is pure cherry juice it is loaded with naturally occurring antioxidants. The uses are countless. Price ~$18 Available in 2 Quart Bottle also.
- Mix 2 tablespoons with 8 oz of water and sweeten as desired for a refreshing, healthy drink.
- Use to flavor fruit salad
- Add to hot cereals
- Combine with other juices to jazz up the flavor and increase the nutrition
- Use to flavor pies, cobblers and dessert
Premium Dried Tart Montmorency Cherries are a fabulous snack as is or mixed with granola to make a killer trail mix. Did you know that Tart Cherries are fast becoming known as the new super fruit? Cherries are antioxidant rich containing at least 17 different natural antioxidant compounds. They have similar health benefits to blueberries and contain more Beta Carotene. Payson Fruit Growers Dried Tart Cherries are packaged in a resealable zip top bag so they stay moist and fresh even after opening.
These plump cherries are great as an afternoon snack, delicious on cereals, yogurt, fruit salad or ice cream. But I think my favorite way to eat ‘em is to mix them into muffins. They add so much flavor and texture. Their tart, sweet goodness is irresistible! No added preservatives or sulfites! For added freshness refrigerate after opening.
Stop by Payson Fruit Growers and check out all their Products! Their products rock!
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mmmmmmm I love tart cherries. I live in Cherry capital of the world .. the NW but we grow the dark sweet here, the ones you see in store produce area. Tart cherrys are so good in a crisp green salad with some vinigrette. People shouldn’t be afraid of the word ‘tart’