If you’re anywhere near social media these days then your feed is probably as full of cherries as mine is. They are everywhere: in farmer’s markets, in desserts, in your fruit basket. ‘Tis the season. For cherries, as well as other berries, soon enough.
Here in Umbria, where we are this weekend, I’m actually quite jealous of everyone’s photos. Our own trees this year weren’t so plentiful and what few cherries there were, were sort of puny. But elsewhere in Italy it’s been a bumper season for them, and the markets in Rome are groaning with huge, crimson orbs.
Even our mulberries, which are usually covered in fruit, were kind of pathetic this year
OK, I actually do feel sort of silly complaining, because when I look over the past years we’ve been more than lucky in the fruit department. One year on, and one year off makes it all the more interesting, right?
So rather than dwell on my own lack of cherries and berries, I thought I’d pull together some of my favorite recipes from the past few years, since maybe you’ll be needing them? Enjoy! And if you do end up baking something, make sure you tag me. I have to live vicariously this year, and I’m counting on you.
Ricotta and Raspberry And Chocolate Crostata
I am actually eating cherries as I read your post. They are one of my favourite fruit, I attibute it to growing up in Michigan. It’s still a bit early here for local cherries, so I have to make do with ones from Washington State.
I must have missed the Maraschino cherry post originally, how amazing to inheirt cases of vintage liqueurs. The packaging is beautiful.
BTW- the link to the Marsala Cherry cake directs to a post on Bicerin.
I love them all, berry season brings a spring in my step and these recipes are just the motivation I need to bake up something for Nico. Thanks Elizabeth!
Yes, I the Marsala Cherry cake directs to the Bicherin, which I would gladly have with this cake if I could find it. 😉
All fixed!
I made the Cherry Ricotta Tart a few days ago and it was delicious! Especially the crust. It would be very good topped with Lemon Curd, too, don’t you think? Thanks for the recipe. Your pictures are beautiful, too.
Yes, to the lemon curd idea!!!
hi…where i can buy cherry in rome italy? thanks
Fresh cherries are only available in season, which will be in the spring.