Michigan Cherries year-round!

February 19, 2009 10:40 AM

Cherry Fluff

1 (21 ounce) can Michigan (Comstock or Spartan) cherry pie filling

1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk

1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained well.

1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed.

In a large bowl, mix the cherry pie filing, sweetened condensed milk, crushed pineapple and whipped topping. Chill in the refrigerator at least 2 hours before serving.

12 to 16 servings

Michigan grows both tart and sweet cherries.

Michigan ranks number 1 in the nation for tart cherries producing over 77.4% of all the U.S. tart cherries. The value of their production is $50.905,000 annually from 540 family farms.

Michigan also produces sweet cherries which are used mainly for eating. 470 family farms produce sweet cherries. The value of their production is $17,709,000.

Canned, frozen, juiced or fresh Michigan Cherries are high in potassium are full of powerful anti-oxidants.