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Cherry

The fruit of a cherry tree, Prunus avium or the sour Prunus cerasus, with a single stone. Sweet cherries are for eating. Sour cherries are for cooking.

Origin

A temperate stone fruit, grown in orchards.

Flavour

Sweet or tart, and floral.

How to use it

Pit and eat sweet cherries, or stew sour ones with sugar.

Storage

Refrigerate and eat them soon. They mould.

Recipes using it

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