I know!

We did WHAT with a cherry?

Yep, we grilled ’em.  

It’s just that those darn red beauties start showing up at the grocery store and my mind starts thinking of new ways to use them.  We’ve grilled peaches before, and of course pineapple, so why not add cherries to the grilling repertoire? It just makes sense….

Grilling cherries is pretty simple, actually.  Just pit and halve them, then skewer them onto a basic skewer.  I used water soaked wood, but you can use metal if that is all you have.  Grilling the cherries imparts a slight smoky flavor and tends to break the flesh down a bit so they are softer.

Which is the perfect texture for this sensational shortcake!

 Traditionally reserved for strawberries, we used our softened, charred cherries for this summertime dessert and was blown away by the flavor.  Best part is they are easy to assemble and can be made ahead of time.  These mason jars are the perfect size to keep the shortcake contained, but you can always assemble them on small dessert plates and serve immediately 

I dusted mine with a small amount of dark chocolate and slivered almonds.  Quite the “Cherry On Top” if I do say so myself!

Go ahead.

Dig in

Here’s the recipe for ya!