[Yamagata Prefecture] Enjoy cherries! Introducing the differences in varieties, products, and consumption recipes

Speaking of cherries, many people probably think of Yamagata Prefecture. Cherries are a major agricultural product in Yamagata Prefecture, and a wide variety of varieties are grown within the prefecture.

The theme of this article is "Enjoy 120% of Yamagata Prefecture's cherries!" We will introduce you to the different varieties, a wide variety of cherry products, and how to arrange cherries at home. Let's enjoy cherry season to the fullest!

Introducing cherries from Yamagata Prefecture! What varieties are there?

Yamagata Prefecture is famous for cherries. Yamagata Prefecture is so popular that it accounts for 70% of the national share of cherries.

There are differences depending on the variety, but the season begins in early summer. In June, stores are filled with bright red, round fruits. The following is a summary of the main varieties cultivated in Yamagata Prefecture and their characteristics.

 

harvest season

size

sweetness

Sato Nishiki

From mid-June

Slightly larger

sweetness + sourness

Benishuho

Late June~

big

Strong sweetness

Sayaka Beni

From early June

Slightly larger

Refreshing sweetness

Red Temari

From early July

very big

Strong sweetness

Red Kirari

Late June

Slightly larger

less sour

Beni Yutaka

Mid-June

Slightly larger

less sour

Nanyo

Late June~

Slightly larger

Strong sweetness

Among them, the current main variety is "Sato Nishiki." This is a variety that Mr. Eisuke Sato of Higashine, Yamagata Prefecture spent 16 years successfully improving.

The season for delicious sweet and sour fragrant cherries is almost here. Why not try looking for shiny cherries when they are in season?

Enjoy cherry products unique to Yamagata Prefecture

While you'll want to enjoy fresh cherries when they're in season, be sure to check out our delicious ``cherry products'' that can be enjoyed in all seasons. A variety of delicious products unique to Yamagata Prefecture are on sale. This time we will pick up some recommended items. I will introduce them one by one.

Yamagata cherry cider

This is a dish made with Sato Nishiki from Yamagata Prefecture as the main ingredient, and a luxurious squeeze of fruit juice. When you take a sip of the bubbling, light cherry-colored cider, the sweet and sour cherry flavor spreads throughout your mouth. The cherry mojito with rum is also recommended for adult time.

frozen cherries

Quick-frozen fresh Sato Nishiki from Yamagata Prefecture. A luxurious sorbet that can be enjoyed frozen. Since it is healthy, it is also a good snack for children. Please consider giving it as a gift to your family.

fruit amazake jelly

A collaboration between handmade sweet sake and fruit juice from Yamagata Prefecture. It is a sweet that you can enjoy with its gentle sweetness and fresh flavor. The sweetness is soft and elegant. In addition to cherry, we also have flavors such as apple and grape, so you can enjoy assorting them.

cherry chicken

Chicken raised in the Mogami region of Yamagata Prefecture. By adding cherry juice to the feed, the meat becomes soft and juicy even though the fat content is reduced.

cherry pasta

A bright pink color with a hint of cherry flavor. This is a short pasta with an even more cute cherry shape that is pleasing to the eye. This pasta not only looks good but also has a chewy texture that makes it a great gift.

INFORMATION

Please see below for information on each product.

With the cherries I couldn't eat! Introducing recipes for use

Have you ever gotten fresh cherries in season but had trouble eating them all? To fully enjoy cherry season, we will introduce easy cherry recipes that you can make at home.

cherry brandy

Soak the stemmed cherries in rock sugar and brandy. Please enjoy a special cup that blends the sweet and sour taste of cherries with the rich aroma of brandy.

Cherry glacé

Add cherries to a pot of boiling white wine and sugar, and simmer for about 5 minutes. Add a few drops of lemon juice to make it more colorful. Recommended for preserving cherries.

cherry tea jelly

Add cherries to the pot in which the black tea bags were boiled, dissolve the gelatin and sugar, then pour into a bowl, remove from heat and cool in the refrigerator. Please enjoy the stylish and delicious jelly with the cute appearance of cherries in a transparent container.

summary

In this article, we talked about cherries from Yamagata Prefecture.

Yamagata Prefecture not only grows a large amount of cherries. Not only can you enjoy a wide variety of varieties, but there are also many unique products made with cherries.

Freshly picked, shiny cherries in season. Other than that, there are cherry-flavored products that can be enjoyed throughout the year. There are so many special items that you would expect from Yamagata.

Why not try finding your favorite way to enjoy cherries?

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