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The favorable weather this spring here in Leelanau county has produced a bumper crop that is about a week earlier than usual. Teddy's brother, John started shaking sweets Thursday the 5th and the National Cherry Festival in Traverse City is in full swing.
Here are some of the varieties that he grows.
Photos are by Teddy Page using an Olympus Stylus 800 digital camera.
These are "Golds". When ripe they are this light yellow color. Although they have excellent flavor they are sold as brining cherries for Maraschinos.
Maraschinos are a preserved, sweetened cherry, typically made from light-colored sweet cherries. They are first preserved in a brine solution (usually sulfur dioxide), then soaked in a suspension of food coloring, sugar syrup, artificial and natural flavors.
These are "Emperor Francis", because of their light color they are also used for Maraschinos.
...and these are "Hedelfingens". Although they are also used in the fresh fruit market, John hauls his to a processor for canning. John also grows "Ulsters" & "Sams" which are simular in appearance.
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