Red Sour (Montmorency) Cherries

Our Red Sour, or Montmorency, Cherries are usually ready around the end of June or beginning of July. They are often used for baked goods, jams, and preserves—though we think they also make a pretty addictive snack when fresh!

Benefits of Montmorency Cherries

Montmorency cherries contain vitamins, antioxidant compounds, and fiber, which may help decrease the risk of a variety of serious medical problems. Also known as tart or pie cherries, Montmorency cherries are the most widely cultivated type of sour cherry in the United States. These cherries are available fresh during July, but are most often consumed canned, frozen, or dried. Sour cherries like the Montmorency are a rich source of vitamins A and C.

In a study of over 600 people with gout, those who ate only a ½-cup serving of cherries a day, the equivalent of about 10 or 12 cherries, or consumed cherry extract, had a 35 percent lower risk of a subsequent gout attack. Those who ate more cherries, up to three servings in two days, had an even lower, 50 percent reduction in risk.