Cherry

Description
A stoned, round, rich red or purple berry that grows on slender stems in bunches.
Native to Europe, the Romans are thought to have introduced it to Britain.

Use
Wash, drain, dry and remove stones. Can be eaten fresh or added to fruit salads or with cheese. Cooked in pies and tarts. Can be pureed and added to ice cream and sorbets. Can be added to soups and sauces or cooked with chicken and duck. Can be used to make jam

VICTORIA PLUMS - 'Victoria' is a medium to large plum, firm with a yellow to rose coloured skin and pinkish coloured flesh. It has a rich sweet flavour, and can be used for both eating and cooking, making very good jam. Its origin is thought to be a chance seedling found in a garden in Alderton, Sussex. It was introduced commercially in about 1840.

EXCALIBUR PLUMS - A large, popular plum with rose to dark pink skin, it is similar to Victoria but larger, good flavour

CONFERENCE PEARS - A rich flavoured pear, perhaps not as sweet and juicy as some, but very popular for its own merit. The shape is a traditional pear shape, perhaps more slender. The skin is a uniform dark green to brown russetting.