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.

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 ...