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• Steps
• Tips
• What do you need

Cherries are a wonderful summer treat. In the southern hemisphere, cherries begin to be picked in November and finish in January, making them a traditional Christmas fruit in abundance.Choosing good cherries and storing them well is an important part of enjoying them.

Steps

1. 1 Look for cherries that have hard, shiny skin. There should be no stains on the fruit. They should be heavy and have a darker shade (the saturation of which will depend on their variety).
2. 2 Look for vibrant green stems. This is a good indicator of the health and freshness of a cherry.
3. 3 Store cherries at room temperature for a short time, refrigerated or frozen longer.
   • Store at room temperature. Cherries will be good only for 2 days. If the cherries are eaten from a bowl left at room temperature, remember to wash and dry all the cherries so people can pick them up without worrying about washing them. Replace every day.
   • Put it in the refrigerator. Store cherries in a plastic bag. They will stay fresh for 3-5 days or even up to two weeks. If you have a lot of cherries, place them in small bags to prevent dents. Do not wash the cherries before placing them in the refrigerator (this will deteriorate them); do it better before eating.
4. 4 Freeze if desired. Cherries will freeze well:
   • Rinse the cherries and remove any dirt and debris. Remove the seeds if you wish.
   • Let dry completely.
   • Cover the baking sheet / baking dish with baking paper.
   • Place the cherries on a baking sheet and place in the freezer.
   • Remove when the cherries are frozen and place in separate bags for storage. Squeeze out as much air as possible to avoid freezing scalding. Label individual packages. Return to freezer. Frozen cherries can be stored for up to one year.

Tips

• If you're looking for sour cherries to cook, the stems should come off easily.
• However, it is recommended to add sugar to frozen cherries: add 3/4 cup sugar for every liter of cherries.
• Tart cherries are best for baking and are generally found canned rather than sold for food.
• If you are harvesting cherries from a tree, look for mahogany-colored berries. Check the ripeness of the cherries to taste; Pick the cherries straight from the tree and see if they are sweet enough. Those cherries that have the same hue and appearance as the ones you like are ready to harvest. After a while, you will know visually which cherries are ripe and ready to pick.
• Cherries are good for sweets.

What do you need

• Plastic bag
• Refrigerator
• Baking tray / baking sheet
• Baking paper / parchment paper