Sour Cherry

Sour cherry is a small stone fruit with a distinctly tart flavour, originating from the Caucasus and Asia Minor regions. Unlike sweet cherries, sour cherries have a higher acidity, which makes them particularly well suited to cooking. They are used to make jams, compotes, marmalades, fillings for pies and cakes, and an excellent cherry liqueur. Fresh sour cherries can also be eaten raw, but their full flavour is best appreciated after cooking or preserving. They are rich in vitamin C and antioxidants. The fresh sour cherry season typically runs from June to July. outside of season they are available frozen, dried or preserved.