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Theres something exciting to me aboutcherry season.
What To Do With Cherries As Soon As You Get Home
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The easiest way to do this is by spreading them out on a baking sheet.
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Toss any that seem overly soft or have brown spots.
Leave The Cherries Alone
Once youve sorted through the fruit, dont be tempted to wash ityet.
Rinsing the fruit before you store it can cause the cherries to turn soft and moldy.
Leave the stems intact, too.
This can also help extend their shelf life.
As we know, excess moisture = not good.
Should You Refrigerate Cherries?
You will want to store cherries in the back of the fridge.
Unlike other stone fruits that can be stored at room temperature, cherries last longer when chilled.
Keep cherries away from strong-smelling foods, like onions or garlic.
The odors can be absorbed by the fruit, affecting the taste.
confirm to give them a good wash beforepitting themand eating them.
