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Tart cherries can be canned in a water bath canner. Wash and pit the cherries and cook them in sugar syrup. Pack the cherries into canning jars and process them in a boiling water bath for 15-35 minutes. Do You Have to Pit Cherries Before Canning? No - pitting is up to personal preference. However, pitting makes eating canned tart cherries easier. Pitting cherries is simple if you have a cherry pitter. If you don’t have this handy tool, place a metallic straw against the pit on the stem end and gently push it inwards to expel it from the cherry. Woman pitting cherries Should Cherries Be Water Bath Canned or Pressure Canned? Tart cherries are best processed in a water bath. Tart cherries are highly acidic, and botulism spores can’t easily grow in such an environment once processed in a boiling water bath. While it’s also safe to pressure can cherries, the high temperatures may destroy their texture and flavor. How Long Do You Water Bath Can Cherries? Water bath canning cherries take between 15-25 minutes for pint jars and 20-35 minutes for quarts. If using the raw pack method, the processing time for cherries is 25-40 minutes for pints and quarts. How Long Do You Pressure Can Cherries? It is possible to process cherries in a pressure canner safely. The time depends on the jar size you're using and your altitude above sea level. Processing time for tart cherries in dial-gauge pressure canners: Altitude (ft)0 - 2,0002,001 - 4,0004,001 - 6,0006,001 - 8,000Hot-pack pints (8 minutes)6 lbs7 lbs8 lbs9 lbsHot-pack quarts (10 minutes)6 lbs7 lbs8 lbs9 lbsRaw-pack pints/quarts (10 minutes)6 lbs7 lbs8 lbs9 lbs Processing time for tart cherries in weighted-gauge pressure canners: Altitude (ft)0 - 1,000ft1,001ft +Hot-pack pints (8 minutes)5 lbs10 lbsHot-pack quarts (10 minutes)5 lbs10 lbsRaw-pack pints/quarts (10 minutes)5 lbs10 lbs Do You Have to Can Cherries in Syrup? No - while syrup is popular for canning fruit, you may also use canning liquids such as boiling apple juice or white grape juice. You may also can cherries in their own juice. While water is also a recommended liquid, it may water down your fruit's color and flavor, unlike juice. Tart cherries canned in cherry juice What Type of Jar is Used to Can Cherries? Wide-mouth quart and pint canning jars are the best for processing tart cherries. These sizes fit most standard boiling water or pressure canners and are convenient when packing fruits. Half-pints can also be used if smaller amounts are preferred, as they require the same processing time as pints. Can You Can Sweet Cherries? Yes - sweet cherries are excellent for canning. These tasty fruits have sufficient acidity making them safe for water bath canning. They can also be processed in a pressure canner. What is the Difference Between Sweet and Sour Cherries? Sweet cherries and sour cherries are different in the following aspects: Color: Sweet cherries have a deep, dark red, almost purplish when fully ripe, while sour cherry has a vibrant red hue. Size: Sweet cherries are larger than their sour cousins. Taste: As the name suggests, sweet cherries are sweeter, thanks to their natural sugar content. Texture: Sweet cherries are firm-fleshed even when ripe and feel tough when biting. Sour cherries have a softer, delicate texture. Uses: Sweet cherries are commonly eaten fresh or used in fruit dishes and plated desserts. Tart cherries are preferred in cooking, baking, and making festive drinks due to their tartness. Sweet and sour cherries What Are the Advantages of Canning Cherries? Convenience. Having canned tart cherries on hand eliminates trips to the grocery store. Cost-effective. Home canning cherries is an economical way of saving your summer harvest or preserving bulk cherry sales from the farmer’s market for future use. Longer shelf life. Canned cherries have a shelf life of 18 months, better than other methods of food preservation. Nutritional benefits: A study linked the high antioxidant content in cherries to reduced cases of oxidative stress and inflammation in patients. Tart cherries also are rich in vitamin A, magnesium, manganese, copper, potassium, and iron. Versatility. Canned sour cherries are a flavorful addition to cherry pie filling, muffins, oatmeal, cereal, cherry crumbles, and crisps. How to Store Canned Cherries Store canned cherries below 75°F and away from the fluctuating temperatures of hot pipes, furnaces, and uninsulated attics. Keep the storage location moisture-free to prevent rusting of metallic lids. How Long Do Canned Cherries Last? With proper storage, canned cherries can last between 12-18 months. However, the USDA recommends that all home canned goods be consumed within one year for the best quality. Refrigerate any unopened jars of canned cherries and enjoy the contents within 5-7 days.