Canned Cherries

Canned cherries are fruit preserved in a sugar syrup, retaining their characteristic ruby-red colour and sweet-sour taste. Darker varieties with firm flesh, such as Burlat or Napoleon, are best suited as they hold their shape well during heat processing. They are a popular ingredient in cakes, particularly in Black Forest cake, where together with whipped cream and chocolate they form an iconic trio. They are also used as a filling for pastries, dumplings, or as a decoration for mousses and sundaes. The syrup can be flavoured with star anise, vanilla or a splash of lemon juice.