Their sweetness is a perfect companion to the spicy ingredients. For a decadent dessert or a tasty snack, try dipping cherries in chocolate, cheese dip or whipped cream. To hold onto the bounty of summer, try drying your own cherries to use as snacks or later in your holiday baking. Bing cherries are the leading commercial variety. The bing has a sweet, rich flavor.
Rainier cherries have an intense sweetness as their hallmark.
This extra delicate variety is plump and round with a golden skin, often with a pinkish-red blush. Rainers have fine-textured flesh and colorless juice. Lambert cherries have a sweet, rich flavor and are a dark red, heart-shaped fruit. No matter what variety you choose, cherries are sure to give a sweet boost to your next project. A delightful blend of vegetables and seasoned turkey, this one-dish meal is made better with the addition of sweet cherries.