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Dark Sweet
Dark sweet cherries are hand-picked, seasonally available, and offer a flavor explosion in every bite. Stemilt’s founding family has grown dark-sweet cherries for over a century.
Choosing The Best Dark Sweet Cherries
Flavor & Texture
Dark sweet cherries offer complex, sweet flavors with a hint of acidity. Their flesh is firm, juicy, and satisfying, delivering a clean bite that’s full of aromatics.
Appearance & Character
With their deep red to nearly black skin, dark sweet cherries are striking and inviting. Their glossy finish and plump shape signal ripeness and quality.
Best Uses of Dark Sweet Cherries
These cherries are perfect for fresh eating, but watch for the pit inside. They’re also excellent for baking, sauces, and dessert options, adding rich flavor and vibrant color without adding sugars. Whether snacked on by the handful or featured in recipes, they’re a versatile seasonal staple.
When Are Dark Sweet Cherries Available?
Dark Sweet Cherries are harvested fresh daily in the winter from the southern hemisphere and in the spring and summer in the northern hemisphere. Stemilt grows dark-sweet cherries in California from April-May and in Washington from June-August. April. While often a seasonal fruit, the season at Stemilt marks the longest fresh cherry season available.
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