20 Tart Cherry Juice Recipes

Tart cherry juice brings a lively tang and rich fruit flavor to drinks, breakfast recipes, and sauces. Banana, sweet berries, vanilla, and cocoa help balance its tartness, while a small amount adds a fruity twist to savory recipes. These 20 ideas make it easy to use beyond a glass of juice.

Use plain, ready-to-drink 100% tart cherry juice with no added sugar, such as Pomona Tart Cherry Juice. If using concentrate, dilute it to drinking strength according to its label before measuring. Shake the bottle before use. All cup measurements are US cups; 1 cup is approximately 237 mL. Prep times are estimates, and chilling or freezing time is listed separately.

Use tart cherry juice, rather than sweet cherry juice, for the flavor intended here. Tart cherry juice pairs especially well with banana, berries, peach, apple, cocoa, vanilla, cinnamon, and almonds. Sweeten to taste because the tartness of juice and sweetness of fruit vary. Wipe spills promptly, as richly colored juices can stain.

FAQ

• What goes well with tart cherry juice? — Banana, berries, peach, apple, cocoa, vanilla, cinnamon and almonds all balance tart cherry juice's tang.
• Can I use sweet cherry juice instead? — These recipes are written for tart cherry juice. Sweet cherry juice will taste noticeably sweeter and less tangy.
• Can I use tart cherry concentrate? — Yes, but dilute it to drinking strength according to its label before measuring. The recipes are written for ready-to-drink 100% juice.
• How should I store recipes made with tart cherry juice? — Serve blended drinks promptly. Refrigerate oats, pudding, dressing, sauce and compote in covered containers; keep pops frozen until serving.