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Sour Cherry

Prunus cerasus Allergen-Free
Sour Cherry

Sourcing & Taxonomy

  • Family Rosaceae
  • Primary Cuisine European|American
  • Seasonality Early Summer
  • Source Cherry Tree

¿Qué es Sour Cherry?

A tart, red fruit known for its intense flavor, commonly used in baking, preserves, and beverages rather than eaten fresh.

"The Zesty Counterpoint: A fruit that brings balance and brightness, cutting through richness with its delightful tang."

¿A qué sabe Sour Cherry?

Tart, Fruity, Bright, Astringent (mild)

Taste
Tart, Fruity, Bright
Texture
Juicy, Firm flesh
Aroma
Fruity, Almond-like (pits)
Acidity
High

Technical Metrics

High Antioxidant Levels

Rich in anthocyanins (red pigments)

Primary Seasonality

Late spring to mid-summer

Typical pH Level

3.2-3.8 (acidic)

Información Nutricional

Per 1 cup (150g)
Calories60 kcal
Total Fat0.3 g
Saturated Fat0 g
Trans Fat0 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Protein1 g
Total Carbohydrate15 g
Dietary Fiber2 g
Total Sugars13 g
Calcium13 mg
Iron0.3 mg
Potassium170 mg

El Secreto del Chef

When making pie or jam, a tiny pinch of almond extract can enhance the cherry flavor, as the compounds are related.

Sustitutos y Proporciones de Sour Cherry

El mejor sustituto para Sour Cherry es Cranberries, usado en una proporción de 1:1. Similar tartness and color, great for baking and sauces. Less sweet.

Sustitutos para Sour Cherry con proporciones
Sustituto Proporción Mejor para
Cranberries Mejor 1:1 Similar tartness and color, great for baking and sauces. Less sweet.
Raspberries 1:1 Tangy, juicy, and bright. Softer texture, more fragile.
Red Currants 1:1 Very tart, small berries, often used in similar applications like pies and jams.
Blackberries 1:1

Cómo Elegir y Almacenar Sour Cherry

  1. Fresh sour cherries are seasonal; look for bright, firm, unblemished fruit.
  2. Frozen or canned (in water/light syrup) are excellent year-round alternatives.

¿Con Qué Combina Bien Sour Cherry?

  • Almonds
  • vanilla
  • chocolate
  • cinnamon
  • duck
  • pork
  • goat cheese.

Preguntas frecuentes

¿A qué sabe Sour Cherry?

Tart, Fruity, Bright, Astringent (mild) Fruity|Almond-like (pits)

¿Cuál es un buen sustituto para Sour Cherry?

El mejor sustituto es Cranberries (1:1). Similar tartness and color, great for baking and sauces. Less sweet.

¿Cómo eliges y almacenas Sour Cherry?

Fresh sour cherries are seasonal; look for bright, firm, unblemished fruit. Frozen or canned (in water/light syrup) are excellent year-round alternatives.

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