Sweet & Savory Cherry Pairings Every Cook Should Know - What goes well with cherries? Best pairings

Tired of guessing what cherries pair well with? This guide shows you the best sweet and savory combinations to elevate your cooking.

Discover how cherries add brightness, acidity, and natural sweetness to meats, salads, desserts, sauces, and more—plus little-known chef hacks that make your dishes taste restaurant-quality.

Traverse Bay Farms is known nationwide for award-winning cherry products, and this video features their flavor insights to help you master cherry pairings in your own kitchen.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

Best fruits, herbs, and spices to match with cherries

How cherries enhance savory proteins like pork, duck, and salmon

Unexpected pairings like beets, arugula, and goat cheese

How to use cherry acidity to balance richness

Easy ways to upgrade sauces, glazes, and desserts

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WHY COOKS LOVE CHERRIES
Cherries bring acidity + sweetness that round out fatty meats and intensify desserts. They boost both fresh and cooked meals with color, aroma, and depth.

VIDEO SUMMARY
This video breaks down the ultimate sweet and savory cherry pairing guide—showing how cherries work with fruits, vegetables, herbs, spices, nuts, proteins, and cheeses. You’ll learn how to craft better glazes, salads, baked goods, and sauces using one of nature’s most versatile superfruits.

FAQ
Q: What fruits pair best with cherries?
A: Strawberries, raspberries, citrus, peaches, mango, pineapple, and apples all complement cherry sweetness and acidity.

Q: What savory vegetables go well with cherries?
A: Beets, arugula, fennel, sweet potatoes, onions, and roasted root vegetables balance cherry flavor beautifully.

Q: What proteins pair best with cherries?
A: Pork, duck, turkey, chicken, and salmon benefit from cherry-based sauces or glazes.

Q: What herbs and spices work with cherries?
A: Mint, thyme, rosemary, basil, cinnamon, clove, nutmeg, ginger.