Cherry Facts
Cherries are Available:The Bing cherry or the sweet cherry is available late spring while the sour cherry is available in June-July.How do Cherries Grow:Cherries grow on trees like apples or plums.What to Look for When Buying Cherries:Buy cherries that are dark in color and plump. For sour cherries they should be a true red color. The stems should be attached and avoid any with brown spots.Cherry Storage Tips:Store in fridge. But do not wash before storing. Wash before using.How to Cook Cherries:Pit Cherries with a cherry pitter, paper clip or safety pin. Eat as is, add to fruit salads, sauces or toppings.Recipe: Cherry Pancakes or CrepesPrepare your favorite crepes or pancake recipe.Cherry filling: 1/4 Cup sugar 1 Cup sour cream 1 jar canned sour cherries, or 2-3 Cups fresh pitted cherries mixed with 3/4 Cup-1 Cup sugar Mix together sugar and sour cream until sugar is dissolved. Set aside. For Crepes: Set one crepe on a board, put a row of cherries across
the crepe, in the lower žth. Roll the crepe from the bottom over the
cherries and to the top. Drizzle with sugar/sour cream mixture. For Pancakes: Top pancakes with cherries and drizzle sour cream mixture over top.   All rights reserved. The material on this site is for educational purposes. Nothing on this page is public domain.
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