Bing cherries are darker and richer in flavor than Rainier cherries. Although Bing cherries and Rainier cherries are cultivars of the same species of tree, the sweet cherry (Prunus avium), they have a number of differences beyond the variations in fruit color and sweetness.
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Lambert: Large, dark reddish purple fruit is firm and sweet. Pollinize with Van, Sam or a sour cherry. Lapins: Large, firm, dark red sweet cherry. Self-fertile Mona: Like Black Tartarian but larger and firmer. Glossy red to dark red skin. Red to dark red, mild, sweet, superior flavored flesh. Pollinize with Stella or a sour cherry.
Lapin cherries are incredibly versatile and may be used similarly to Bing cherries. They pair well with sweet and savory dishes and may be eaten raw, cooked, preserved, dried and juiced. Favorable pairings include, creamy or salty cheeses, basil, smoked meats, duck, poultry, pork, hazelnuts, pistachios, pine nuts, fennel, arugula, ginger, honey, yogurt, vanilla, dark chocolate and fortified wines.
Bing cherries are darker and richer in flavor than Rainier cherries. Although Bing cherries and Rainier cherries are cultivars of the same species of tree, the sweet cherry (Prunus avium), they have a number of differences beyond the variations in fruit color and sweetness.
Tulare cherries are an early-season variety, related to the Bing cherry. The Tulare variety is popular primarily in Southern California, near to where the cherry originated. Nutritional Value Tulare cherries contain anthocyanins, the red pigment inherently found within berries.