Sweet, Juicy, Cherries!The season for cherries is very short, so be sure to make the most of it! If you are looking for recipes, click here to find a page full of them! Also see our cherry jam recipe and the sugar-free version! How to Buy: Look for firm, large fruit with stems attached. They should be brightly colored in shades of red, pink, gold, burgundy, or even black. Stay away from fruit with brown spots or any that are small and hard. If you find cherries that are too soft, they are over-ripe and won't be very good to eat. How to Store: They are quite sensitive to temperature and should be kept in the fridge. Try to get them there as quickly as possible after bringing them home.
Don't wash them until you are ready to use them, and try to store them in a single layer (so the won't get bruised!) If you can manage it, they really like to be kept in the the vegetable compartment of the fridge, in a bag with lots of holes (perforated) so they can breathe. Even with all that work storing them, they do go bad quickly and should be used as soon as possible after purchase. You will find them in both sweet and sour varieties. Sour are usually used in pies and for canning, as sugar needs to be added. The sweet ones are great just as they are, and eating them straight off the tree is bliss. They can also be used in drinks, fruit salad, or as a beautiful (edible) garnish. Want to try a smoothie? Click here to be taken directly to the page that features them!
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