Cherry Facts

Cherry facts and general information about cherries.

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.

Cherry Nutrition Facts:

Cherries are high in antioxidants, a great source of beta carotene, Vitamin C and Vitamin E.

For a treat try Chocolate Bing Cherries.

Recipe: Cherry Pancakes or Crepes

Prepare 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 1/4th. 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.

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