Sweet Cherries: These cherries have a higher sugar content, resulting in a sweet and juicy flavor. Some popular sweet cherry varieties include Bing, Rainier, and Lambert. Sweet cherries are often enjoyed fresh as a snack or used in desserts, jams, and pies. Bitter or Tart Cherries: These cherries have a more acidic and tart flavor. They are often used in cooking and baking, especially for making sour cherry pies, sauces, and preserves. Montmorency and Morello cherries are common examples of tart cherry varieties.