Cherries Jubilee

With the Washington, D.C., National Cherry Blossom Festival—and spring—on the horizon, celebrate by indulging in the eponymous fruit. Though the cherry fruit comes from a different tree species than the tiny pale pink flowers, there’s plenty to celebrate in the surprisingly versatile fruit that’s also rich in nutrients, such as antioxidants, vitamin C, potassium, iron, calcium, zinc and essential amino acids. Cherry season peaks in the late summer months, but we’ve gathered a variety of cherry-centric products available year-round, great for snacks, sweets and even for playing a role in every meal of the day. —Eva Meszaros

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Clearbrook Farms Cherry Pie Filling

Because nothing says springtime like baking a pie, this cherry filling is perfect for full-size pies as well as bite-size tarts. Clearbrook Farms uses only Grade A fruit from family-owned U.S. farms and ensures that fruit is always the number-one ingredient—so you won’t get stuck with a sickly sweet aftertaste. clearbrookfarms.com

Harvest Song Gourmet Sour Cherry Preserve

For a little bit of tartness, give Harvest Song’s Gourmet Sour Cherry Preserve a try. Each batch is prepared using old-fashioned methods, slow-simmered and allowed to thicken without using pectin (a jellying component). The end result is more natural sugars for a more natural sweetness and fewer calories than other jams and preserves. harvestsongventures.com

Nutorious Cherry Nut Vanilla Va-Voom

This nutty treat makes for an addicting snack or a flavorful topping for yogurt, oatmeal and salads. The blend of walnuts, almonds, pecans and dried cherries with a touch of vanilla packs a satisfying crunch and tasty balance of salty sweetness. And with omega 3s, zero trans fat and low sodium content, you’ll feel good eating it. nutoriousnuts.com

Oleum Vitae Heliodor, Cherry-flavored Olive Oil

From certified thousand-year-old olive trees comes Heliodor, this fragrant olive oil is intensely sweet but with a light sour touch. It can enhance an array of foods, from marinated salmon and white meats to homemade chocolates and floral salads, adding elegance to any dish. oleumvitae.es

SchoolHouse Kitchen Cherry Blackberry Fruit Spread

Sweet blackberries temper the cherry’s tartness in this unique, low-sugar spread that’s lightly infused with sage and clove. Go beyond basic toast and jam by adding to roast beef, lamb or goose. For dessert, slather it on popovers, muffins or pair with a fine Brie. schoolhousekitchen.com

Eva Meszaros is the associate editor of foodspring.com
 and author of foodspring’s food for thought blog.

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