By Nature Dried Sour Cherries

• No preservatives or additives
• Low in calories
• Lower GI than sweet cherries
• Higher in vitamin C and antioxidants than sweet cherries
• Infused with apple juice for added sweetness
• Great for cooking in pies, cakes, jams, compotes and tarts

Sour cherries, also known as tart cherries or pie cherries, are fast becoming known as a type of superfruit. These cherries contain a special combination of nutrients with a range of health benefits:

• Anthocyanins: These compounds have strong anti-inflammatory properties, and can also help to inhibit the growth of tumours.
• Flavonols: Improve circulation, promote heart and brain health, and control blood pressure levels.
• Phytochemicals and phenolic acids, which are full of disease-fighting antioxidants.
• Tart cherries are also alkalising foods, helping to combat conditions like gout which are caused by excess acidity in the body.

Did You Know? Cherries are one of the world’s few known natural food sources of melatonin, a hormone that helps to regulate your body’s sleep patterns.

Recipe for Dried Cherry Butter
Ingredients:

• 2½ cups By Nature Sour Cherries
• 2tbsp freshly grated Lemon zest
• 1½ cup freshly squeezed Lemon juice
• 2/3 cup Honey
• ¼tsp Cinnamon  
• 1tbsp Sugar

Method:

• Boil the cherries, Lemon zest and Lemon zest with 2 cups of water in a saucepan on medium heat.
• Reduce heat, cover and simmer for approx. 15 minutes.
• Pour the mixture into a blender and puree until smooth.
• Return mixture to saucepan and stir in the Honey, Cinnamon and Sugar. Cook the mixture at a rapid boil.
• Remove from heat and spoon your cherry butter into hot, sterilised glass jars.

Ingredients

Sour cherries, apple juice concentrate, citrus fibre, Lemon juice concentrate,GMO-free Sunflower Oil

Packed in a facility that uses tree nuts.