How long do cherries keep for ?

mumofthetwins

Hi guys
my dad came in with a massive box of cherries on sunday and im not sure how long they will keep for ?

I was going to bake on Saturday but I dont think they will keep that long ...
does anyone have any ideas what else to do with them ...
was gonna do a white chocolate and cherry loaf cake but ive got loads so need to think of other things to do

I don't mind cakes as the kids and my parents will eat them but I am on a diet so any healthy low cal ideas would be fab

thanks a million
lisa x

jackieblack

They'll last longer if you keep them in the fridge.

How about Cherry coulis to have over ice-cream?

Other ideas here

mumofthetwins

thanks just pit them in the fridge

might sound really stupid but how do I make a coulis ?

I love yoo mooo cherry frozen yougert but its a treat as its so bloomin expensive so that idea sounds good !

Lisa x

Farway

Jam maybe? Not low cal but lovely

PasturesNew

Of course, you can just pick at them and eat them as they are too....

jackieblack

mumofthetwins wrote: »

might sound really stupid but how do I make a coulis ?

Put fruit into a pan with sugar (about 50g, but you can use more or less depending on how sweet the fruit is and personal preference) and about 100ml water. Bring to the boil and simmer for about 5 mins until the fruit is soft. Remove and cool a bit.
Use a blender or food processor and whizz to a puree.
If you want it smooth you can strain through a sieve, use the back of a ladle or spoon to rub it through.
Serve warm or chilled, according to taste and what you're serving it with
Keeps in an airtight container in the fridge for about 3-4 days, or you can stick some in the freezer (ice cube trays are good, then tip out into a bag/boxand you can take out as much or little as you like.

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pigpen

In my house?? About 15 minutes if they actually make it home from the shop

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AnnieO1234

Wash them, put them in sterilising fluid (30ml to 5l for two minutes) rinse and dry off (might be a bit time consuming) but they'll last for a few weeks then.


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mumofthetwins

Thanks guys defo gonna make some coulis and cakes then whats left I will Milton and use on sunday.
thanks for all the tips guys x

mandragora_2

They freeze well for baking with, if you pit them, and then they make a DELICIOUS crumble, if you add the crumble topping over the frozen cherries everything cooks at the same time and is all ready together.