Cherries are red, small and fleshy fruits containing a hard seed inside. There are more than 500 varieties of sweet cherries, but only about 20 or so of them are used in commercial production. They can be eaten fresh, baked into pies, made into wine and many more. Cherry harvest begins in October/November until December/January.
Storage tips
- Cherries can be kept in the refrigerator for up to one week or frozen for up to a year.
- Wash cherries before eating or cooking and keep in a covered container.
Product of Australia