in article 2uXFc.7321$JR4.1872@attbi_s54, DavidJ01 at
wrote on 4/7/04 10:53 AM:

> I've got about 40-50 lbs of Rainier cherries that I picked up for pennies on
> the lb and now I'm trying to figure out what to do with them all. I
> currently have aproximately 10 lbs finishing up in the dehydrator, and I'll
> probably put another batch in later today. BTW, Rainier cherries are bright
> yellow & red and are very sweet!
>
> Anyway, I was wondering about the effect of using a light colored cherry for
> making brandied cherries? My concern is that after pitting the cherries,
> the flesh of the fruit starts to darken and may very well have an
> undesireable appearance. Perhaps thats what BBB calls for dark cherries?
>
> Could I possibly use whole cherries and just make sure I prick them?
>
> Thanks
>
> David...
>
>
>
Or maybe because most sweet cherries sold are bings?
Ellen
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