🍒🇬🇧✨ Fresh English Cherries – Sweet, Juicy & Bursting with Summer Flavour

Our Fresh English Cherries are one of the true highlights of the British summer fruit season. Plump, glossy and beautifully juicy, they deliver a delicious balance of natural sweetness and gentle tartness with every bite.

Perfect enjoyed fresh and chilled, these seasonal cherries are also fantastic for baking, desserts, breakfast bowls, fruit salads and summer drinks.

Sweet. Juicy. Seasonal. A proper taste of the English summer. 🍒☀️

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💫 Taste Profile

🍬 Sweet | 🍋 Gently tart | 💧 Juicy | 🍒 Rich & fruity

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💖 Why You’ll Love Fresh English Cherries

• 🍒 Naturally sweet and juicy with a refreshing fruity flavour
• 🇬🇧 English-grown for a wonderful seasonal summer treat
• ❄️ Delicious served chilled straight from the fridge
• 🥧 Excellent for pies, crumbles, cakes and desserts
• 🥣 Perfect with yogurt, granola, porridge and breakfast bowls
• 💪 Naturally provides vitamin C, fibre and antioxidants
• 🍫 Pairs beautifully with dark chocolate, nuts and creamy cheeses
• ☀️ A true seasonal favourite that’s worth waiting for

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💚 Health Benefits of Fresh Cherries

Providing a variety of naturally occurring nutrients and plant compounds.

🍒 Naturally Rich in Antioxidants

The deep red and purple colouring found in many cherries comes partly from plant pigments called anthocyanins, which have antioxidant properties.

🍊 Provides Vitamin C

Cherries provide vitamin C, which contributes to the normal function of the immune system and helps protect cells from oxidative stress.

🌿 Source of Fibre

Fresh cherries provide dietary fibre, making them a delicious addition to a balanced, varied diet.

💧 Naturally Hydrating

Their naturally high water content makes fresh cherries a refreshing choice during the warmer summer months.

❤️ Naturally Low in Fat

Fresh cherries are naturally low in fat while delivering plenty of flavour and sweetness.

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📊 Typical Nutrition – Per 100g

Approximate values for fresh sweet cherries:

🔥 Calories: 63 kcal
🌾 Carbohydrates: 16g
🍬 Sugars: 12.8g
🌱 Fibre: 2.1g
💪 Protein: 1.1g
🥑 Fat: 0.2g

Cherries also naturally provide vitamin C, potassium and beneficial plant compounds.

Natural nutritional values can vary slightly depending on variety, ripeness and growing conditions.

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🚿 How to Prepare Fresh English Cherries

Cherries require almost no preparation:

1. Keep refrigerated until you’re ready to enjoy them.
2. Rinse gently under cool running water.
3. Remove the stalk if preferred.
4. Eat fresh or carefully remove the stone before adding to recipes.
5. For baking, use a cherry pitter or small knife to remove the stones.

⚠️ Important

Cherry stones should not be eaten. Always remove the stones when preparing cherries for young children, smoothies, baking or blended recipes.

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🍽️ How to Enjoy

🍒 Eat fresh and chilled for a simple summer snack
🥣 Add to yogurt, porridge or granola bowls
🥗 Toss into colourful summer fruit salads
🥧 Bake into pies, crumbles, clafoutis and muffins
🍫 Pair with dark chocolate for a luxurious dessert
🧀 Serve alongside cheese and nuts on grazing boards
🍹 Muddle into refreshing summer mocktails
🍦 Spoon over ice cream or Greek yogurt
🔥 Gently roast for a rich topping for desserts

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🍒🥧 Easy English Cherry Crumble Pots

Sweet, juicy cherries beneath a golden crumble topping — summer comfort food made simple.

🛒 Ingredients – Serves 2

Cherry Filling:

• 2 cups Fresh English Cherries, pitted and halved 🍒
• 1 tbsp maple syrup, honey or sugar 🍯
• ½ tsp vanilla extract
• ½ tsp lemon zest, optional 🍋

Crumble Topping:

• ½ cup rolled oats
• ¼ cup plain flour
• 2 tbsp cold butter
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• Pinch of cinnamon

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 180°C (160°C fan).
2. Divide the cherries between two small ramekins.
3. Mix with the sweetener, vanilla and lemon zest.
4. Rub the butter into the flour, oats, brown sugar and cinnamon until crumbly.
5. Sprinkle generously over the cherries.
6. Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden and bubbling.
7. Serve warm with Greek yogurt, cream, custard or vanilla ice cream.

✨ Juicy, golden and bursting with fresh cherry flavour.

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🍒🍦 No-Bake Cherry Yogurt Parfaits

Creamy, fruity and wonderfully simple — perfect for breakfast or dessert.

🛒 Ingredients – Serves 2

• 1 cup Fresh English Cherries, pitted and halved 🍒
• 1 tsp honey or maple syrup 🍯
• ½ tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup thick Greek yogurt or coconut yogurt
• ¼ cup granola
• Optional dark chocolate shavings or chopped nuts 🍫🌰

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Toss the cherries with honey and vanilla.
2. Leave for 5–10 minutes to release some of their natural juices.
3. Spoon a layer of yogurt into two glasses.
4. Add granola and fresh cherries.
5. Repeat the layers.
6. Finish with extra cherries and optional chocolate or nuts.
7. Serve immediately or refrigerate until required.

✨ Fresh, creamy and packed with beautiful summer fruit.

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🍒🍹 Fresh Cherry Sparkle Mocktail

Fizzy, fruity and perfect for warm summer afternoons.

🛒 Ingredients – Serves 2

• ½ cup Fresh English Cherries, pitted 🍒
• Juice of ½ lemon 🍋
• 1 tsp honey or agave, optional 🍯
• Sparkling water
• Ice cubes 🧊
• Fresh mint 🌿
• Extra cherries for garnish

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Add the pitted cherries to a glass or cocktail shaker.
2. Add lemon juice and honey.
3. Muddle thoroughly to release the cherry juice.
4. Fill two glasses with ice.
5. Divide the cherry mixture between the glasses.
6. Top with sparkling water and gently stir.
7. Garnish with mint and fresh cherries.

✨ Bright, refreshing and naturally full of summer flavour.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

When are English cherries in season?

English cherries are a summer fruit, with the season generally running through the warmer months. Availability can vary depending on the weather, growing region and variety.

Are English cherries sweet?

Yes. Ripe English sweet cherries can be beautifully juicy and naturally sweet, often with a gentle tartness that gives them a wonderfully balanced flavour.

Do fresh cherries contain stones?

Yes. Fresh cherries contain a hard stone in the centre which should be removed before blending or using them in many recipes.

Should cherries be refrigerated?

Yes. Fresh cherries are best kept refrigerated to help maintain their firmness and freshness. Wash them shortly before eating rather than before storing.

Can I freeze fresh cherries?

Yes. Wash, dry and remove the stones before freezing. Frozen cherries are excellent for smoothies, sauces, baking and desserts.

What goes well with fresh cherries?

Cherries pair beautifully with chocolate, vanilla, yogurt, almonds, pistachios, soft cheeses, citrus and other summer fruits.

Can I bake with English cherries?

Absolutely. They’re excellent in pies, crumbles, cakes, muffins, clafoutis and fruit compotes.