In Australia, fresh cherries are in season from October to January, with the sweetest and highest-quality fruit available from November to January.
Choose cherries that are firm, plump, and brightly coloured with shiny skin. The stems should be fresh and green, and the fruit should feel heavy for its size.
Did you know? Cherries are so popular they even have a World Championship pit-spitting contest, with record throws exceeding 93 feet. They're also one of the few fruits that naturally contain melatonin, which may help support a healthy sleep cycle.