When are Cherries in Season?
- Summer
There are 2 common types of cherries grown in the United States – sweet cherries and tart, also called sour cherries. Ripe cherries should be stored in the refrigerator in a loosely sealed plastic bag. Do not wash cherries until you are ready to eat. Fresh cherries make a great snack or can be added to plain yogurt or oatmeal, muffins, and quick breads.
Fun fact: There are over 1,000 varieties of cherries with different colors, shapes and tartness.
Learning / Teaching Resources
- Cherry Recipes, Newsletters, Coloring Pages, and Other Resources. SNAP-Ed. Food Hero.
- All About Cherries - Brochure (PDF, 2.8 MB). SNAP-Ed. Washington State University. Pierce County Extension.
- Cherry Lesson Plan for Schools and Adults (PDF, 22.6MB). SNAP-Ed. South Dakota State University.
Additional Resources
- Cherry Nutrition, Selection, Storage and Recipes. Foundation for Fresh Produce. Have a Plant®
- Fresh Cherries Handout (PDF, 1.0 MB). USDA. USDA Household Foods List.
- Preserve the Harvest: Cherries. Utah State University Extension.
- Selecting, Storing, and Serving Ohio Cherries (PDF, 509KB). Ohio State University Extension.
- Tart Cherries 101. Cherry Marketing Institute.
Recipes
What's on the Menu?
Additional Recipes
- Cherry Scones. SNAP-Ed. Food Hero.
- Cherry Oat Crumble. SNAP-Ed. Food Hero.
- MyPlate Kitchen Recipes with Cherries. USDA. MyPlate Kitchen. SNAP Recipes.
- Food Hero Recipes with Cherries. SNAP-Ed. Food Hero.
- Cherry Recipes. Northwest Cherries.
- Tart Cherries: Recipes. Cherry Marketing Institute.
Nutrition Information
Serving Size: cherries, 1 cup, without pits ( 154g)
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Calories | 97 |
| Total Fat | 0 g |
| Saturated Fat | 0 g |
| Trans Fat | 0 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Carbohydrates | 25 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 3 g |
| Total Sugars | 20 g |
| Added Sugars included | 0 g |
| Protein | 2 g |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium | 2 mg |
| Potassium | 7 mg |
| Sodium | 0 mg |
| Iron | 3 mg |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A | 1 mcg RAE |
| Vitamin C | 12 mg |
| Vitamin D | 0 mcg |
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