Dried Cherries

Cherries are juicy and deliciously sweet, with a mild tart flavour. The small stone fruits improve heart health, blood flow and brain function. They also enhance energy and moods. Glace cherries have the pits removed and are candied in fructose syrup, making them perfect for storing in the cupboard. 

Grape Tree’s variety of dried cherries are mouth-watering snacks and naturally sweeten your baking. Our range includes sour juice-infused, natural dark glace, whole red glace and broken glace cherries. It is important to eat glace cherries in moderation as they are preserved in syrup.

Nutritional benefits of dried cherries

Dried cherries are a delicious source of vitamins and minerals to help you feel healthy and energised. Here are a few nutritional benefits of dried cherries:

Source of vitamin C - You need vitamin C for almost everything in your body, including building the protein collagen for bouncy skin, healthy hair, strong tendons and well-structured arteries. Vitamin C is also vital for bolstering your immune system, fighting disease and preventing coughs and colds.

Abundant in vitamin A - If you have dry skin, then vitamin A is your friend. Also known as retinol, it regulates natural moisturising to hydrate and lift skin. It’s great for your eye health and immune system.

Contains vitamin K - Vitamin K is commonly found in fruit and veg and is essential for healthy blood clotting, which speeds up wound healing. This helps repair cuts and scrapes and reduces acne inflammation.

Packed with potassium - Potassium is essential for muscle movement - vital for exercise and daily activities. For example, walking, running, typing and cooking.

Rich in magnesium - Magnesium is a mineral that stimulates the hormone melatonin, which induces sleep. When the hormone is balanced, you will experience high-quality rest for enhanced energy, brain function and focus.

Easy ways to eat dried cherries

There are many ways to eat dried cherries because of their exceptional taste and versatility. Check out some of our ideas below:

Use in your baking - Dried cherries give cakes a sweet taste and a pop of texture. You can make Bakewell tarts and add a glace cherry for the classic topping.

Include into snack bars - Make homemade cereal bars or protein balls more interesting by adding some of our broken and whole-dried glace cherries.

Blend into a trail mix - Struggling to eat your nuts and seeds? Give your trail mix some syrupy goodness and sprinkle in a few glace cherries.

Add some indulgence to breakfast - Breakfast is an important meal, but eating the same thing on repeat can get boring. Add flavour with our delicious sour-dried cherries. 

Eat with dark chocolate - The light sweetness of dried cherries and the bitter tone of dark chocolate make an enjoyable midday snack.

Satisfy your sweet tooth with our delicious selection of dried, glace cherries for baking, trail mixes or a tasty breakfast garnish.