Pritchett says that darker varieties of Northwest-grown sweet cherries, like Bing cherries, have a deep and rich red color thanks to their anthocyanins. One study found that anthocyanins possess ...

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.

Bings are perfect, but a combination of Bing and Rainier would be wonderful, too. Taste the fruit and make sure it’s sweet and flavorful, not watery. When fresh cherries are out of season ...