June is the month when the marvellous cherry is back again! Pale or dark according to the varieties, cherries are perfect for many dishes and can be enjoyed in all sorts of ways: on their own, picked from the tree, in clafoutis, served warm, in syrup and of course as jam.

Rich in water and potassium (250 mg/100 g), cherries have diuretic properties and their fibres stimulate the intestines. But their dense, sweet flesh and their delicate aroma is what makes them one of the most popular and appreciated fruits in France.

Sweet and sour tempt you?

Try ewe’s milk cheese or goat’s cheese with our black cherry preserve!

Or are you more traditional?

Go for a sweet cherry compote for a light dessert or an old-fashioned cherry jam with your breakfast!

In Alsace they are even used with game or duck. Incredibly delicious uncooked, this beautiful velvety red fruit is good cooked with savoury or sweet dishes.

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