Did You Know?
The Bing cherry — America's most popular variety — was named after a Chinese-American worker named Bing who helped cultivate it in Oregon in 1875.
Overview
Turkey · summer · fruits
Cherries are small stone fruits available in sweet (Bing) and sour (Morello) varieties, used fresh, in pies, jams, cocktails, and as a garnish with a distinctive deep-red color.
Turkey
Origin
summer
Season
Easy
Difficulty
fruits
Category
Flavor Profile
Sweet-tartbrightjuicy
Storage Tips
Refrigerate unwashed cherries for up to 1 week; freeze pitted cherries for up to 1 year.
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How to Cook with Cherry
Recipes, pairings, substitutes, and professional tips
Cooking Tips
Pit cherries with a cherry pitter, straw, or chopstick; sour cherries are better for baking (hold flavor better); sweet cherries for eating fresh.
Best Pairings
chocolatealmondvanillacreamkirschpork
Substitutes
Sour cherry: cranberry, pomegranate juice; Sweet cherry: grape or plum
Nutrition & Health Benefits
The nutritional profile and health properties of Cherry
Nutrition Highlights
calories
50 kcal per 100g
key_nutrients
Anthocyanins, vitamin C, potassium, melatonin, fiber
Quick Facts
Categoryfruits
OriginTurkey
Seasonsummer
DifficultyEasy
Health Benefits
Contains anthocyanins with anti-inflammatory properties; melatonin promotes sleep; may reduce muscle soreness after exercise; antioxidant.
Cherry Photos
5 photos showcasing Cherry in its many forms
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Cherry
fruits
OriginTurkey
Seasonsummer
DifficultyEasy
Flavor Notes
Sweet-tartbrightjuicy
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Pairs Well With
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