A combination of sour and Bing cherries joins forces with almond frangipane to create a rich cherry pie with the perfect sweet-tart balance. Anna Theoktisto is a recipe tester and developer.

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Here’s a guide to the main types — plus a pie filling recipe ... high-toned cherry-candy flavor of Montmorency. The softness of tart cherries makes them highly perishable. Fresh tart cherries ...

whereas the slightly smaller sour cherries are generally used for cooking. Both types can be used for making cherry jam, but both are low in pectin. This recipe uses jam sugar, which has added ...