Unique Flavor Profile

Dwarf sour cherries are known for their tart or sour taste, often described as having a “sour kick”. However, they also have a balance of sweetness due to naturally occurring sugars, similar to a sour candy. Some varieties, like “Romeo” and “Juliet,” are even considered sweeter than others, making them suitable for fresh eating, baking, and preserving.

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Local Montana Superfood

• Dwarf sour cherries are a good source of dietary fiber, copper, manganese, melatonin, vitamin A, and vitamin C.

• They are also low in saturated fat, cholesterol, and sodium.

• Dwarf sour cherries are known for their potent antioxidant content, particularly anthocyanins, which are responsible for the dark color and have been linked to reducing inflammation and easing pain associated with arthritis, gout, and exercise-related muscle pain.

• Cherries offer 2.5 grams of protein per cup!

• The Benefits of Tart Cherry Juice, From Muscle Recovery to Deeper Sleep | Source Martha Stewart

 

Great in Food, Beverages

• While some find them too sour to eat fresh, they are well-suited for cooking, baking, making preserves, and more.

• Baked goods: dwarf sour cherries are excellent in pies, crisps, cobblers, tarts, and cakes.

• Preserves: jams, jellies, or compotes.

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Versatile Ingredient for Pairing

Dwarf sour cherries pair well with a variety of sweet and savory flavors.

• Other fruits: citrus, strawberries, and blueberries enhance the cherry’s flavor.

• Spices: vanilla, chocolate, and cinnamon complement the sour cherry’s flavor.

• Meats: they can be used in sauces for poultry, duck, pork, and lamb.

• Cheeses: ricotta and goat cheese.

• Sauces and glazes: they can be simmered into sauces, reductions, and glazes for various dishes.

• Charcuterie boards: dwarf sour cherry spread can be served with blue cheese and nuts.

• Cocktails and mocktails.

• Smoothies, yogurt drinks, or plain yogurt: try adding them with honey

• Salads and more: dried dwarf sour cherries can be tossed into salads or trail mixes.

• Let us know how you pair it!

 

Harvest Time Mid-July to Mid-October

Fresh dwarf sour cherries are picked in mid-July to mid-October, give or take a few weeks. If possible, be sure to check out Polson's annual Flathead Cherry Festival.

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Available Year Round

Whether fresh or frozen, Montana berry growers have supplies available until we sell out, but we often have frozen supplies all year.

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Why buy our locally grown berries?

• Best berries around. Our soils and climate help produce premium quality berries.

• Wonderful taste and health benefits.

• You directly support local growers. Our members run family-owned businesses and greatly appreciate you.

• You help create jobs and the region grows stronger. Our whole community benefits.

 

Dwarf Sour Cherries Recipes and More Info

• Making Jams, Jellies and Syrups including with Montana berries and fruit — Instructions for making jams, jellies and syrups with and without added pectin and for reduced-sugar fruit jams. | Source: MSU Extension MontGuide

• Cherry Pie, Dwarf Sour Cherry Fruit Wine | Source: Tongue River Winery, Miles City, MT

• Sweetie Pie, Dwarf Sour Cherry Fruit Wine | Source: Tongue River Winery, Miles City, MT

• White Cherry Wine | Source: Tongue River Winery, Miles City, MT

• Gate Man Cherry Hard Cider | Source: Tongue River Winery, Miles City, MT

• Sour Cherry Cider | Source: Western Cider, Missoula, MT

• Sour Cherry Compote | Source: Smitten Kitchen

• Melissa Clark's Twice Baked Sour Cherry Pie | Source: NYT Cooking

• Twisted Cherry Vine Wine | Source: F Bar 3 Vineyard, LLC., Laurel, MT and City Vineyard Wine, Billings

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