Triple berry crisp recipe

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Blueberries, by themselves, make any summer dessert more delicious. When you add raspberries and cherries to the equation, things approach a whole new level of yumminess. Try this triple berry crisp at your next summer gathering and listen to your guests rave.

TRIPLE BERRY CRISP
Filling

• 2 cups fresh  blueberries 
• 2 cups fresh raspberries
• 2 cups fresh cherries, stems and pits removed, cut in half
• 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1/4 cup flour
• zest and juice from 1 orange

Topping

• 3/4 cup flour
• 2/3 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• dash nutmeg
• 1 stick cold butter, cut into cubes
• 1/2 cup rolled oats
• 1/4 cup chopped, toasted pecans

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Mix together fruit, brown sugar, flour, zest and juice. Pour into a square baking dish. In another bowl, stir together flour, brown sugar and spices. Cut in butter with a fork or pastry blender until crumbly. Stir in oats and pecans then sprinkle on top of the fruit filling. Bake for 50-55 minutes. If serving warm, let cool for 15 minutes before serving.

Cherry soda recipe

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The sweet tart flavor of cherries may remind you of summer, but their heavenly flavor can be enjoyed every day of the year if you wish. If you don't want to make a full batch of soda, you can make one glass at a time as long as you keep the cherry syrup covered and refrigerated. The syrup should last up to a week.

CHERRY SODA

• 1 pound fresh cherries, stemmed and pitted
• 1/2-3/4 cup sugar, to taste
• 3/4 cup water
• 4 cups club soda

Directions
Combine cherries, sugar and water in a saucepan. Make sure to muddle the cherries to release their juices. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and allow to cook for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and refrigerate until cool. In a pitcher, combine cherry syrup with club soda and gently stir. Serve over ice.

Cook's Notes-Frozen cherries also work well in this recipe. Thaw one pound in a bowl so you can keep their juices to use in the syrup.

Dark chocolate cherry brownie recipe

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If you like chocolate covered cherries, these brownies are a sure thing!

DARK CHOCOLATE CHERRY BROWNIES
Ingredients

• 3/4 cup flour
• 1 cup sugar
• 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 3/4 teaspoon salt 
• 1/3 cup cherry preserves
• 1/3 cup water 
• 5 tablespoons butter
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• 1 large egg white   1/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips  

Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9 inch square baking dish generously with cooking spray and set aside. Combine all dry ingredients in a large bowl and whisk to combine. In a small saucepan, combine preserves, water and butter. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Stir frequently to avoid scorching the mixture. Add preserve mixture to the dry ingredients and stir well to combine. Add egg and egg white. Stir until smooth then add in chips. Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 20-25 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in center comes out with a few moist crumbs.Allow to cool completely before cutting and serving. If desired, dust with powdered sugar and top with a dollop of whipped cream and a maraschino cherry.