Cherry Glazed Chicken

PREP TIME: 10 mins | COOK TIME: 45 to 50 mins

Ingredients

• 1 16-ounce can Montmorency tart cherries, unsweetened

• 1 broiler-fryer chicken, cut up

• 1/2 cup milk

• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour

• 1 teaspoon dried thyme

• Salt and pepper, to taste (used 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/8 teaspoon pepper)

• 1 to 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

• 1/4 cup brown sugar

• 1/4 granulated sugar

• 1 teaspoon prepared yellow mustard

Servings

Makes 6 servings

Directions

1. Rinse chicken; pat dry with paper towels. Pour milk into a shallow container.

2. Combine flour, thyme, salt and pepper. Dip chicken first in milk, then in flour mixture; coat evenly.

3. Heat oil in a large skillet. Add chicken; brown on all sides.

4. Put chicken in a 13x9x2-inch baking dish. Bake covered with aluminum foil, in a preheated 350 degree F oven for 30 minutes.

5. Meanwhile, drain Montmorency tart cherries, reserving 1/2-cup of Montmorency tart cherry juice. Combine Montmorency tart cherry juice, brown sugar and granulated sugar in a small saucepan; mix well.

6. Bring mixture to a boil over medium heat. Add mustard; mix well. Cook 5 minutes, or until sauce is slightly thickened. Stir in Montmorency tart cherries.

7. After chicken has cooked 30 minutes, remove from oven and uncover. Spoon hot tart cherry mixture over chicken.

8. Bake, uncovered, 15 to 20 minutes, or until chicken is tender. Serve immediately.

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Wholesome Granola Bars

PREP TIME: 15 to 20 mins | COOK TIME: 20 to 25 mins

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup dried Montmorency tart cherries

• 1 1/2 cups low-fat granola (store-bought)

• 1 cup quick oats, uncooked

• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour

• 1/3 cup slivered almonds, toasted

• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

• 2 egg whites, slightly beaten

• 1/3 cup honey

• 1/4 cup (firmly packed) brown sugar

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Servings

Makes 8 to 10 granola bars

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

2. Line bottom and sides of an 8 x 8 x 2-inch baking pan with foil. Spray the foil lightly with nonstick spray. Set aside.

3. Combine dried Montmorency tart cherries, granola, oats, flour, almonds and cinnamon in a large mixing bowl.

4. Stir together egg whites, honey, brown sugar and oil. Add to granola mixture, stirring until all is coated. Press mixture evenly into the prepared pan.

5. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until bars are light brown.

6. Let cool completely (about 10 minutes) on a wire rack. Use foil to remove from pan. Cut into bars.

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Quick Cherry Crumb Cake

Ingredients

• 2 cups buttermilk baking mix

• 1/2 cup sugar

• 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel

• 3/4 cup diary sour cream 

• 2 tablespoons melted butter or margarine

• 1 egg, beaten

• 1 1/2 cups pitted and halved fresh Northwest sweet cherries, divided

• 1/2 cup flour

• 3 tablespoons packed brown sugar

• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 2 tablespoons butter or margarine (softened)

• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Servings

Makes 9 servings

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

2. Mix baking mix, sugar and lemon peel.

3. Combine sour cream, melted butter and egg; mix well.

4. Add sour cream mixture to baking mix mixture and stir only until moistened.

5. Fold in 1/2 cup cherries.

6. Pour into oiled and floured 8-inch square baking pan.

7. Sprinkle remaining cherries and Streusel Topping over batter.

8. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until wooden pick inserted near center comes out clean. 

Cherry Streusel Topping: 

1. Combine 1/2 cup flour, 3 tablespoons packed brown sugar, 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon and 1/4 teaspoon salt.

2. Mix in 3 tablespoons softened butter or margarine with a fork.

3. Add 1/4 cup chopped walnuts and mix well.

4. Makes about 1 cup.

Nutritional Information

Per Serving: 341 Cal., 5.1 g pro., 16.6 g fat (44% Cal. from fat), 42.8 g carb., 52 mg chol., 1.6 g fiber. 488 mg sodium.