A good cherry is plump and firm, but not too hard. If it's hard, it's underripe, while mushy, means overripe.
Colors can range from creamy off-white to deep near-black — and some varieties, such as Rainier cherries, even have a mottled color on their skins! 😍
Look for glossy, unbroken skins, but keep in mind that color can vary pretty greatly between varieties.
Green stems are the goal, and avoid if many seem to be stem-less.
Once your cherries are fully ripened, store them in the fridge for longest life.
If your cherries need to ripen it a bit more, you can leave them out for a day or so until they're good and ready.
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