Look at Cherries Check your cherries for bad ones when you get them home. Spreading them on a baking sheet is easiest. Throw away soft or brown-spotted ones.
Leave Cherries Alone Do not wash the fruit until you've sorted it. Rinsing cherries before storing can make them moldy. Keep the stems too. It can also extend their shelf life.
Uncover Cherries Instead of a plastic bag, place dry, unwashed cherries in a dish to avoid moisture. We know extra wetness is bad. Wider bowls allow cherries to spread out and keep air circulating, preventing bruises.
Cherries: Refrigerate? Yes. Cherry storage should be in the fridge's back. Cherries keep longer when cooled than other stone fruits. Stemlit growers advocate placing the bowl in the refrigerator's back, coldest area.
Tip Avoid aromatic foods like onions and garlic with cherries. Fruit absorbs smells, influencing taste.
When To Wash Cherries Before eating cherries, wash them within five days. Wash them well before pitting and eating.