Can you freeze cherries?

[MuffinMclay]

Or do they go all mushy and horrible like strawberries? They have been pitted and are very ripe.

Went fruit picking at the weekend and brought back a silly amount of cherries. I've made jam, ice-cream, and clafoutis, and still have some left but am rather bored with cherry processing now.

No problem, freeze in a tray!

can't see why not - they come out ok in the supermarket mixed packs (unlike the sluggy strawberries)

Or you could puree and freeze in ice cubes? Then use as compote, put in smoothies, etc etc.

Will go and freeze them right away. Thank you!

Wash and dry the fruit. Remove the stalks, then stone.
Dry-freezing:spread out on baking sheets and open-freeze until firm. Pack in polythene bags or rigid containers. Remove the air, seal, label and return to the freezer.
Storage time:12 months.

Dry-freezing, sweetened: Add 100g/4oz/1/2 cup caster sugar for each 450g/1 lb fruit and mix. Spread out on baking sheets and open freeze until firm. Follow on as above. Same storage time.

To thaw and serve: thaw at room temp for 2-3hours. Alternatively, heat gently in a saucepan from frozen until the juices run, then cook very gently for 2-5mins until just tender but still holding their shape. Sweeten and add lemon juice to taste. (They are especially good laced with brandy or kirsch!)