Fresh Cherries at the Farmers' Market
Cherry season has arrived! These babies are brimming with antioxidants including vitamins A and C, anthocyanin and quercitin. With all these nutrients and an irresistible sweet-sour flavor, it’s no wonder they’re one of our favorite warm-weather fruits. Here are 5 fun ways to enjoy them.
With Honey
For an afternoon delight, combine fresh white and dark cherries with honey and vinegar. Enjoy with toast.
RECIPE: Fresh Cherries With Semolina Toast and Rhododendron Honey
Juice
Beat the heat with refreshing cherry juice using four simple ingredients: sour cherries, sugar, water and sparkling water.
RECIPE: Sparkling Cherry Juice
Cherry Sauce
Fruit-based sauces are great alternatives to creamy or high-fat versions. Dried tart cherries make a mean sauce and pair wonderfully with pork, fish, turkey or chicken.
RECIPE: Pork Medallions with Cherry Sauce
Macerated
Don’t let those extra cherries go to waste! Macerate cherries by soaking them in brandy, rum or wine. They”ll last for up to one year.
RECIPE: Dana’s Macerated Cherries
Balsamic Cherries
Satisfy your sweet tooth with in-season produce by combining cherries with balsamic vinegar and sugar. Toss in another stone fruit like peaches, plums or nectarines.
RECIPE: Peaches With Balsamic Cherries
Toby Amidor, MS, RD, CDN, is a registered dietitian and consultant who specializes in food safety and culinary nutrition. See Toby’s full bio »
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cherries with fish? I'm going to have to give that one a try…..maybe mix it with orange or something to mix a little citrus in there? or even lemon or lime? Thanks for the new idea!
I absolutely adore cherries and make a habit of buying them anytime they're under $3.99 a pound. Last summer we came up with my new favorite way to eat them all day long, in Cherry Chicken Salad with Walnuts. It's soooo good – the cherries take the place of grapes (and add a whole new dimension)