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CHERRIES
Enjoy Fresh tasting Cherries

CHERRY GUIDE

Cherry Varieties
Cherry Recipes
How to Rinse / Pack / Freeze
Nutrition

Cherry Varieties

	BING The leading commercial sweet cherry in North America. Fruit is firm, juicy and a deep, mahogany red when ripe. Exceptionally large fruit of finest quality, with an intensely sweet, vibrant flavor. Bing has become the standard to which other varieties are compared. 17-19% Sugar.
	RAINIER A very attractive, exceptionally large, yellow cherry with a bright red blush. Rainier has a distinctive and superior appearance among sweet cherry varieties. Delicately flavored with extraordinary sugar levels, the flesh is pure yellow, very firm and finely textured. A premium niche variety that ripens after Bing. 17-23% Sugar.

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How to Freeze

	1.   Rinse firm, ripe cherries in cold water; drain thoroughly		2.   Pack cherries in plastic freezer bags or freezer-proof containers. Remove excess air; fasten or cover tightly.		3.   Freeze.

Freezing Tips:
•	Before freezing, label and date each plastic bag or container.
•	Freezer should be 0°F. or lower
•	Do not overload freezer.
•	For fastest freezing, place bags directly on freezer shelves. Leave space around each bag until contents are frozen.
Serving Tips:
•	Remove amount of cherries needed, reseal plastic bag or container and return to freezer immediately.
•	Serve cherries partially frozen for best flavor and texture. Dip in chocolate for a special treat.
•	Remove stems and pits; add to salads, sauces, toppings and batters.

Nutrition Facts