How To Use Jerte Picota Cherries At A Garden Party

How To Use Jerte Picota Cherries At A Garden Party. Hello friends. So how are you today? Just one more day until my children break up from school for the Summer holidays. I cannot wait. Days out here, holidays there.

This post is commissioned for Jerte Picota Cherries.

Not to mention picnics, BBQs and lots of fun in the garden. The diet can be put on hold! The Summer holidays are here.

So are you planning any garden parties this year? BBQ’s or simply eating outside when its warm, alfresco style? If so, I have a fun post to share with you today.

Garden parties are the perfect setting to showcase fresh, seasonal produce, and Jerte Picota cherries are the ultimate ingredient to step up your summer gatherings.

With their vibrant colour, natural sweetness, and unique stemless appearance, these cherries are not only delicious but also visually stunning.

How To Use Jerte Picota Cherries At A Garden Party

How To Use Jerte Picota Cherries At A Garden Party:

How To Use Jerte Picota Cherries At A Garden Party. Over the last few weeks, I’ve teamed up with Jerte Picota Cherries to share a variety of recipes using their scrumptious cherries.

Today I am sharing some tips on How To Use Jerte Picota Cherries At A Garden Party.

You do not need a good reason to have a garden party when you have a house full of children, family or friends, do you?

I love cherries and they bring back fond memories of Summers gone by. As a child, my Grandma used to buy me cherries as a special treat as soon as they were in season. She would have them behind her back and say if you can guess what I have bought you, you can have them. 

I must have guessed right as I used to run off into the garden and eat them under her weeping willow tree. Where no one could find me.

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How To Use Jerte Picota Cherries At A Garden Party:

How To Use Jerte Picota Cherries At A Garden Party. These tasty Jerte Picota Cherries are only available for six weeks each Summer So you have to be quick to get your hands on some.

Here are some creative and easy ways to incorporate Jerte Picota cherries into your garden party spread.

On Their Own:

Firstly, On Their Own. Serve up these delicious cherries on their own. They are so bright and tasty so you do not need anything else with them.

Wash and pop the cherries into your favourite serving bowls, add a cherry pitta and this will be the talking point of the conversation. Everyone who has not used one before will be dying to try it!

Don’t forget that Jerte Picota cherries can also double as decoration. Fill clear glass bowls with cherries to add a natural, rustic centerpiece to your tablescape.

Their deep red hue enhances any garden party aesthetic, blending beautifully with floral arrangements and outdoor settings.

How To Use Jerte Picota Cherries At A Garden Party.

Bake Them Into Scones:

Secondly, Bake Them Into Scones. Last week I baked up some yummy scones with a hint of cinnamon in them and they tasted delicious.

You can find my recipe here: Some Afternoon Cherry Scones With Cream And Picota Cherries On Top. These scones, delicately baked to golden perfection, feature a delightful balance of sweetness and tartness from the cherries folded into the dough.

Get The Recipe Here: Afternoon Cherry Scones With Cream And Jerte Picota Cherries. So yummy.

Or another scone recipe from Jerte Picota here: Jerte Picota Cherry Scones. Try this delicious scone recipe using Jerte Picota cherries, perfect for entertaining guests in the afternoon sun or on a rainy day. Great for afternoon tea or a garden party.

Jerte Picota Cherry Scones are a delightful addition to any afternoon tea or garden party, bringing a touch of Spanish elegance to traditional British fare.

Get The Recipe Here: Jerte Picota Cherry Scones.

Granola With Greek Yogurt, Banana And Jerte Picota Cherry

Add Yogurt And Granola Too Them: Granola With Greek Yogurt, Banana And Jerte Picota Cherry:

Thirdly, Granola With Greek Yogurt, Banana And Jerte Picota Cherry. These have to be my favourite way of using the cherries so far.

How To Use Jerte Picota Cherries At A Garden Party

This Granola with Greek yogurt, banana and Jerte Picota Cherry recipe is so yummy and easy to make. You can simply adapt this recipe for more or fewer servings.

What is not to love about this recipe?

How To Use Jerte Picota Cherries At A Garden Party

How To Make Granola with Greek yogurt, banana and Jerte Picota Cherry:

Serves 3

You Will Need:

  • 120g granola {I used pecan and maple crisp ones and picked out the pecans for the top of them}
  • 150g Jerte Picota Cherry’s washed and stones removed
  • 270 g Greek yogurt
  • 1 large banana, peeled and sliced
  • A drizzle of honey or maple syrup optional

How To Make:

1.) Simple prepare all of your ingredients, as above and layer them into 3 serving glasses. Make thin layers or thick ones. Share out the ingredients evenly. Layer them all up the same or make them all different.

2.) Serve straight away for cover and pop in the fridge a few hours. Eat that day. So good.

Merguine Nests With Clotted Cream And  Jerte Picota Cherries

Add Them Into Desserts: Merguine Nests With Clotted Cream And  Jerte Picota Cherries:

If you have lots of food to make up for a garden party these Merguine Nests With Clotted Cream And Jerte Picota Cherries are such a quick and easy treat to make and taste delicious.

Merguine Nests With Clotted Cream And  Jerte Picota Cherries

Fourthly, Merguine Nests With Clotted Cream And  Jerte Picota Cherries. So tasty.

Makes 8

You Will Need:

  • 1 A packet of ready-made meringue nests
  • A pot of clotted cream
  • 250g packet of Jerte Picota Cherries plus a cherry pitter handy

How To Make:

1.) Simple pop them already on a plate and let your friends and family make them up when ready.

How To Use Jerte Picota Cherries At A Garden Party

How To Use Jerte Picota Cherries At A Garden Party: Add To Fruit:

I always remember hunting for the cherry in a fruit cocktail when I was small.

Back then you had tinned fruit and you could only find one or two halves of cherries in them. Nowadays I love to fill my fruit cocktails with cherries!

No garden party is complete without dessert! Use Jerte Picota cherries to create a variety of sweet treats.

Think cherry clafoutis, mini cherry tarts, or even a towering pavlova topped with whipped cream and cherries. For a simpler option, serve a bowl of chilled cherries for guests to snack on—they’re irresistible on their own.

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How To Make A Cherry Pimm’s Punch:

Or maybe a proper cocktail? How To Make A Cherry Pimm’s Punch. Watch out as this tasty punch drink will take center stage at picnics, garden parties, or casual weekend get-togethers, offering a visually stunning and delicious alcohol option.

Fresh cherries, and yummy cherry juice drink, mingle with Pimm’s No. 1 Cup and a fizzy splash of lemonade or soda water to create a refreshing, fruity drink.

Its vibrant red hue makes it as much of a feast for the eyes as it is for the taste buds.

Get The Recipe Here: How To Make A Cherry Pimm’s Punch. So much fun.

Fruit Cocktail

Fruit Cocktail:

Makes 4 china cupfuls

You Will Need:

  • 250g Jerte Picota Cherries washed and stones removed and cut into halves
  • 150g Strawberries, washed and cut into quarters
  • 150g Green grapes washed
  • 150g freshly sliced  pineapple, cut into chunks
  • Half of a lemon, juiced
  • Drizzle of honey, optional

What To Do:

1.) Simple prepare the ingredients as above, mix in a big bowl with the lemon juice added and pop into serving cups. So good.

Overnight Oats

How To Use Jerte Picota Cherries At A Garden Party:

Sixth, Overnight Oats For Brunch. These overnight oats are simple to adapt to make more and perfect for a garden brunch. These are easily prepared the night before so no rushing on the day. Overnight Oats With Picota Cherry Fruit Compote.

Incorporate Jerte Picota cherries into salads for a refreshing twist. A mix of arugula, feta, and walnuts tossed with fresh cherries and a balsamic glaze creates a beautiful, crowd-pleasing side.

You can also also grill cherries on skewers to serve as a smoky, sweet accompaniment to your main dishes.

Jerte Picota cherries are a versatile and delightful ingredient that can transform your garden party into an unforgettable event.

From drinks and appetizers to desserts and décor, these Spanish cherries bring flavor, elegance, and a touch of luxury to your summer celebration.

So with just a little creativity, you can make the most of this seasonal gem and impress your guests with every bite.

Do you fancy popping on your best dress, getting out the China plates and teacups and hosting your very own Garden Party’s.

About The Jerte Picota Cherry:

About. The Jerte Picota Cherry is a special variety of cherry that is native to the beautiful Jerte Valley in Northern Extremadura, Spain, 200km west of Madrid.

This area is famous for the incredible cherry blossom of more than a million trees that takes place each year. It is a 100% natural product that follows a natural growing season, which is why the arrival of the Jerte Picota Cherry changes each year and why they are only available for six weeks each summer.

When the cherries are ready to be harvested at optimum ripeness, they are hand-picked off the trees, leaving the stalks behind, and placed into chestnut baskets. This is why they are sold without a stalk.

Jerte Picota Cherries are usually available from the end of June until the beginning of August in the UK, and they are expected to arrive in stores from the beginning of July, due to the cold winter this year.

The Jerte Picota Cherry is a P.D.O. Product (P.D.O. standing for Protected Designation of Origin) which certifies that the fruit has been grown, harvested and packed under rigorous quality-controlled procedures and has come exclusively from the Jerte Valley in Spain.

The Jerte Picota is not only unique from its P.D.O. status but also from its stalkless harvest and its shape, which has a slight peak to the base, hence the word ‘Picota’ means ‘peaked’.

How To Use Jerte Picota Cherries At A Garden Party

So who would you treat a box of cherries too, so they can have fond memories of?

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52 Comments

  1. Tubbs
    28 September 2018 / 14:02

    This post reminds me about how much I miss the glorious summer we had! What lovely looking cherries – but no more until next year now #PoCoLo

  2. Ruth
    26 July 2018 / 17:14

    Such lovely recipes, I could eat them all

    • Claire
      Author
      27 July 2018 / 13:57

      Aww, thank you.

  3. chickenruby
    23 July 2018 / 14:20

    some fab recipes on here, especially like the sound of the cherry scones #pocolo

  4. Mattie Lacey-Davidson
    23 July 2018 / 13:01

    I never thought to use cherries in food before, now I really want to try these out!

    • Claire
      Author
      24 July 2018 / 16:05

      Aww, thank you.

  5. Simple Indian Mom
    23 July 2018 / 07:08

    This is so cute. Cherries are so delicious to have

    • Claire
      Author
      24 July 2018 / 16:04

      Thank you. I love the taste of cherries too.

  6. Wendy
    23 July 2018 / 06:57

    So many ways to eat cherries!! I actually never ever buy these but think I migt get some to see if the boys like them, love the sound of that granola and the meringue nests loook incredible xx

    • Claire
      Author
      24 July 2018 / 16:04

      Thank you Wendy.

  7. Kim Lee (@KimsCravings)
    22 July 2018 / 19:09

    I’m a huge cherry fan! Love the vibrant color and of course flavor! Your ideas are fabulous!

    • Claire
      Author
      24 July 2018 / 16:03

      Thank you Kim x

  8. BattleMum
    22 July 2018 / 08:20

    You’ve got some great ideas there for serving cherries. I’d be very happy to try them all at a party! I’ve just bought some cherries in my shopping and they are delicious

    • Claire
      Author
      24 July 2018 / 16:03

      Aww, thank you.

  9. Kartika Nair
    22 July 2018 / 06:28

    Ah! That are some real delicious deserts that you prepared . I would love to make them all and impress my guests. Thank you so much for sharing these recipes.

    • Claire
      Author
      24 July 2018 / 15:08

      Thank you for the lovely comment Kartika.

  10. Everything On A Plate
    21 July 2018 / 15:50

    You have given us such a major cherry craving!!!
    How we wish we got good cherries around

    • Claire
      Author
      3 August 2018 / 21:45

      Thanks for the comment.

  11. Elizabeth O
    21 July 2018 / 14:12

    Cherries are a gorgeous fruit. I love how versatile they are in dishes too as you showcased here. I am now craving a cherry scone!

    • Claire
      Author
      3 August 2018 / 21:39

      Thanks for the lovely comment Elizabeth x

  12. Rachel
    21 July 2018 / 14:08

    Ooo, some lovely recipe ideas here – I love the meringue one, and the granola sounds great.

    • Claire
      Author
      3 August 2018 / 21:18

      Thanks Rachel x

  13. 21 July 2018 / 10:50

    Oh you’ve made me hungry! Those scones look incredible and I love that pitting gadget.

    • Claire
      Author
      24 July 2018 / 15:05

      Whoo sorry Emily, the pitta is great, isn’t it .

  14. Mudpie Fridays
    21 July 2018 / 09:41

    My boys really love cherries. I especially like the look of the pitta, as I always worry my youngest will end up swallowing the pits. All the suggestions look brilliant, I think I will try out the nests for tea tonight x

    • Claire
      Author
      24 July 2018 / 14:59

      Thank you. The pitta is a great tool, I love it x

  15. NafisahNK
    20 July 2018 / 20:50

    Cherries are my best fruit in the summer, the Jerte Picota Fruit Cocktail looks really delicious. I look forward to trying out some of these recipes. Thank you for sharing xx

    • Claire
      Author
      21 July 2018 / 17:44

      Aww, thank you x

  16. Deserted_Queen
    20 July 2018 / 15:59

    I love cherries. Leave alone garden party I always love having them. Taking the recopr. Thank you hun..

    • Claire
      Author
      20 July 2018 / 19:47

      Thanks for stopping by x

  17. fashionandstylepolice
    20 July 2018 / 15:11

    I love cherries and I like the sound of baking them into scones. I will try that.

    • Claire
      Author
      20 July 2018 / 19:45

      Thanks Stella x

  18. Carol Cassara
    20 July 2018 / 14:02

    All your ideas are amazing! I love fresh cherries and enjoy them more during the summer! I think it’s so nice to have them on the menu during summer/garden parties! I’d love to serve them as is but trying out different treats would be awesome too.

    • Claire
      Author
      21 July 2018 / 17:33

      Aww thank you for the lovely comment Carol x

  19. Katy - Hot Pink Wellingtons
    20 July 2018 / 11:57

    I adore cherries! The season is frustratingly short, but makes you appreciate them all the more. Love the meringue nest idea, such a perfect summer dessert.

    • Claire
      Author
      20 July 2018 / 13:09

      Thank you Kate, I agree. I like to eat plenty so I am ready for a change once they are out of the shops.

  20. fivelittledoves (@fivelittledove5)
    20 July 2018 / 11:26

    Oh wow those all look AMAZING!!! I love cherries, they are such a delicious fruit and so versatile!

    • Claire
      Author
      20 July 2018 / 13:08

      Thank you Laura x

  21. motherhoodtherealdeal
    20 July 2018 / 10:07

    I do love cherries they really are the perfect summer time treat. I love them on their own but love the suggestions above too!

  22. Laura (@dearbearandbean)
    20 July 2018 / 05:44

    Ooh I love cherries! I love the idea of baking them in scones

    • Claire
      Author
      20 July 2018 / 08:44

      Thank you Laura x

  23. Becca Blogs It Out
    19 July 2018 / 19:26

    I love cherries. They’re my favourite fruit and I can’t resist a cherry scone with double cream… or a big slice of cherry Madeira… or cherry jam… you’ve got some great recipes here! Thanks! x

    • Claire
      Author
      20 July 2018 / 08:43

      Thanks Becca, whoo you are making me hungry now.

  24. Naomi
    19 July 2018 / 20:08

    I’ve never heard of this type of cherry! They sound delicious, and some of your recipe ideas sound amazing. I’ve never tried overnight oats but always thought they sounded like a great idea. Thanks for sharing x

    • Claire
      Author
      20 July 2018 / 08:44

      Thank you for the lovely comment Naomi x

  25. Tamar A Strauss-Benjamin
    19 July 2018 / 13:55

    Such an under rated fruit!

  26. melissa cushing
    19 July 2018 / 13:49

    I love, love, love cherries and right now they are in season and so delicious! I love all of your recipe ideas above and love the fruit slad in the tea cups! Thanks for sharing about my favorite fruit ever! Oh… and they are so good for you!

    • Claire
      Author
      20 July 2018 / 09:00

      Thank you Melissa x

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