Quality Fruit
for Generations
Quality Fruit
for Generations
Fresh cherries are available while the processing plant is running, typically beginning at 1pm, Monday-Saturday, and finishing in late evening. Cherries without sugar must be picked up while we are actively processing, so we can take them off the line before sugar is added. Finishing times vary day to day, so it is a good idea to call ahead the day you may be coming.
No, we don't take pre-orders during the processing season. It is ok to call ahead and make sure of our processing schedule for the day. This can be especially helpful when you don't want sugar or are driving a long distance.
Off season (approximately September-May): Monday-Friday, 7am-4pm.
Processing season: (approx. June-September): Monday-Saturday.
Occasionally that will change towards the end of the season, or if we are running a special order. Fruit is processed the same day it is harvested, so the length of our processing day depends on the amount of fruit the harvesting crew picks.
Top of pagePlease call us at (503)662-3926 for current prices.
All products are ONLY available in specified quantities. Our production system doesn't allow us to provide products in other quantities.
Pie Cherries come de-stemmed, washed, sorted, pitted and packed in 4 gallon pails. The pails contain 25 pounds of cherries with a 5 pound sugar cap.
Top of pageYes, pails are available without the cap IF you pick them up during processing hours. The price is the same with or without sugar.
The sugar cap helps keep the cherries from turning brown (oxidizing). If you want them for baking or enjoying fresh, we suggest getting them with sugar. The sugar dissolves into the juice and helps keep the fruit looking and tasting wonderful. Simply add a little more thickening agent to your recipe to compensate. For jam or jelly we suggest cherries without sugar (unless you are experienced with measuring out the ratio) because these recipes tend to be very specific in the amount of sugar or sweetener.
Anywhere from 5-8 depending on how big you like your pies!
Freezer storage is recommended if you don't use them immediately.
To freeze cherries, first mix the pail contents by firmly securing the lid and inverting the entire pail. This distributes the sugar throughout the fruit. Next, drain off juice (as desired) and place fruit in plastic freezer bags. Lay the bags flat in the freezer. Enjoy them all year long. The recommended shelf life is 2 (two) years from the production date.
In 2012 we plan to process: apricots, tart cherries, dark sweet cherries and Italian purple plums.
Fruit is processed in a variety of ways. All fruit is cleaned, sorted and pitted. Styles include:
No, there is no "u-pick" in Fruithill's orchards. We sell fresh fruit at local farmers markets and our fruit is available in some local fruit stands. Call us for more information or check the News page for seasonal information.
For the general customer buying individual pails we do not offer shipping. All fruit must be purchased and picked up from our processing plant in Yamhill. If you are a business customer with a larger order please contact us regarding shipping.
We do not grow or process organic fruit at this time.