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Sour Cherry
Western Asia, southeastern EuropeSummer (June–August)Intensely tart, bright, complex flavor
Did You Know?
Sour cherries contain melatonin and anti-inflammatory compounds — studies show that sour cherry juice can significantly reduce muscle soreness after exercise.
Overview
Western Asia · Summer (June–August) · fruits
Sour cherry (Morello, Montmorency) is a bright red cherry variety too tart to eat fresh but prized for cooking, baking, and making kirsch, cherry jam, and Black Forest cake.
Western Asia
Origin
Summer
Season
Easy
Difficulty
fruits
Category
Flavor Profile
Intensely tartbrightcomplex flavormore complex than sweet cherry
Storage Tips
Refrigerate fresh up to 7 days. Freeze pitted for up to 1 year.
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How to Cook with Sour Cherry
Recipes, pairings, substitutes, and professional tips
Cooking Tips
Make into jam, pie, compote, clafoutis, and sauces for duck and pork. Essential for Black Forest cake and cherry kirsch.
Best Pairings
dark chocolatealmondcreamkirschvanilladuckpork
Substitutes
Sweet cherry + lemon juice, cranberry (for tartness in sauces)
Nutrition & Health Benefits
The nutritional profile and health properties of Sour Cherry
Nutrition Highlights
fat
0.3
carbs
12.2
fiber
1.6
protein
1
calories
50
vitamin_c
10% DV
anthocyanins
very high
Quick Facts
Categoryfruits
OriginWestern Asia, southeastern Europe
SeasonSummer (June–August)
DifficultyEasy
Health Benefits
Very high in anthocyanins, melatonin, and anti-inflammatory compounds. Supports sleep, recovery, and reduces gout symptoms.
Sour Cherry Photos
4 photos showcasing Sour Cherry in its many forms
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Sour Cherry
fruits
OriginWestern Asia
SeasonSummer (June–August)
DifficultyEasy
Flavor Notes
Intensely tartbrightcomplex flavormore complex than sweet cherry
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Pairs Well With
dark chocolatealmondcreamkirschvanilladuckpork
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