Sour Cherry

FruitStone-fruitTartBrightJuicyFruityRed-fruitAromatic

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Calories: 50
Protein (g): 1
Fat (g): 0.3
Carbs (g): 12
Fiber (g): 1.6
Sodium (mg): 3

Values for raw sour cherries; syrup-packed forms add significant sugars. Frozen and dried forms concentrate flavor and sweetness relative to fresh.

Storage

Room temp: up to 1 days
Refrigerated: up to 5 days
Frozen: up to 365 days

Sour cherry is a small, bright red stone fruit with tender flesh and a thin skin. Its lively tartness and juicy snap shine in pies, cobblers, jams, and pan sauces, and it quickly releases vivid ruby juice when heated. It holds shape with brief cooking yet breaks down smoothly for compotes and coulis. Sold fresh in season, and commonly pitted and frozen, jarred in light syrup, or dried.\n\nDomesticated from wild Prunus cerasus in Europe and Western Asia, it spread through Central and Eastern Europe and the Near East, becoming a staple in pastries and preserves. It features prominently in Balkan, Turkish, German, and Hungarian cuisines, and is cultivated in regions like Turkey, Poland, and the northern United States.