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The details make all the difference between a decent dessert and a truly memorable creation that can delight even the most discerning palates. Stemmed cherries aren’t just a decorative ingredient.They’re also a functional element that adds elegance, flavor, and that visual touch that makes your customers reach for their phones to photograph your work.
In Lazaya Preserved Fruit we specialize in offering professionals like you a premium selection of stemmed cherries in different formats, such as candied fruit and other products designed for specific applications in Horeca establishments. In this post, we’ll look at stemmed cherries types in our catalog and how to get the most out of them.
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Candied cherries with stems: the luxury of haute cuisine and pastry
Candied cherries with stems represent the aristocracy of processed fruits. These cherries have undergone a traditional candying process, where the fruit’s water is progressively replaced by sugar in multiple baths, resulting in a firm, glossy texture and an intense flavor.
Features
- Firm and structured texture: They do not fall apart when placed in ovens or refrigerators.
- Natural shine: They allow for an impeccable presentation of the product without the need for additional glazing.
- Long-term preservation: They maintain the organoleptic properties of the cherry for months.
- Sturdy stem: It withstands professional handling and complex decorations.
Professional uses
- High-end pastry shop: panettone wreath, Spanish King’s cake, German stollen…
- Premium decoration: wedding cakes, celebration cakes, etc.
- Handmade chocolate shop: filled with chocolates and truffles.
- Gourmet ice cream shop: It is used for topping because it does not crystallize at low temperatures.
- Petit fours: In catering, it is used for sweet snacks.
Some professionals use the stem of the candied cherry as a “natural handle” to dip in melted chocolate and create high-end confectionery-coated cherries.
Amarena cherries with stem: the jewel of Italian pastry
Amarena cherries are a specific variety of Italian sour cherry (Prunus cerasus), produced following a centuries-old tradition. Their main characteristic is the perfect balance between sweetness and acidity, preserved in a dense and aromatic syrup.
Features
- Complex flavor: They have a characteristic sweetness, with acidic notes that cut through fats and creams.
- Intense red, almost black color: They provide a unique visual impact.
- Thick and aromatic syrup: It can be used as a base sauce.
- Fleshy texture: The amarena cherry remains intact in the preparations.
Professional uses
- Traditional ice cream shop: Preparation of the classic fior di latte with amarena.
- Premium cocktails: Manhattan, Negroni, or signature cocktails.
- Restaurant pastry: as an accompaniment to Panna Cotta, tiramisu or semifreddos.
- Meat side dish: It is used as a contrast to duck, lamb, or game.
- Specialty coffee shop: for toppings on cappuccinos, frappes or granitas.
Professionals also use amarena syrup to soak cakes or create reductions for dessert sauces.
Maraschino cherries with stem: the icon of classic cocktails
Maraschino cherries with stems undergo a process of maceration, blanching, and subsequent flavoring. The result is their characteristic bright red color and sweet flavor with a slight hint of bitter almond which makes them unmistakable, especially in cocktails and cake decorating.
Features
- Uniform and vibrant color: Its striking, deep red color stands out in any presentation.
- Balanced sweet taste: It allows it not to compete with other ingredients.
- Perfect consistency: neither too soft nor too firm.
- Functional long stem: facilitates hooking onto the edge of the cups.
Professional uses
- Classic cocktails: Manhattan, Old Fashioned, Daiquiri, Piña Colada…
- Glass decorations: cocktails with or without alcohol, mocktails, etc.
- American Pastries: cupcakes, donuts, cheesecakes…
- Shakes and smoothies: It is used as a topping that adds color and visual interest.
- Brunch and breakfasts: decorating pancakes, waffles, yogurts, etc.
The maraschino cherry retains its original liquid and the stem allows you to drain it easily without touching the fruit with your hands.
Cherries in liqueur with stems: pure elegance
Cherries in liqueur are cherries macerated in fine spirits (brandy, kirsch, rum, whisky), creating a sophisticated product where the fruit absorbs the aromas and flavors of the distillate. Stem-infused cherries in liqueur are undoubtedly the perfect ingredient for high-end establishments.
Features
- Alcohol content: between 10% and 20% alcohol depending on the preparation.
- Complex and mature flavor: The notes of the fruit are complemented by the nuances of the liqueur.
- Nature conservation: The alcohol acts as a preservative for the cherry.
- Premium presentation: Ideal for restaurant dessert menus.
Professional uses
- Flambéed desserts: visual drama on the client’s table.
- Pairing with chocolate: perfect contrast for fondues or coulants.
- Gourmet coffee shop: accompaniment to Irish coffees or carajillos.
- Signature pastries: integrated into mousses, tarrinas or parfaits.
- Molecular cocktails: base for spherifications or airs.
- Petit fours: alcoholic surprise at events and banquets.
Professionals usually cut off the cherry stem and use the remaining liquid to flavor pastry creams or create syrups in exclusive cocktails.
Candied Cherries with stem: total versatility
Candied Cherries with stems are the most widely used format in professional kitchens due to their great versatility. Preserved in a medium-density syrup, they maintain their shape, natural color, and a balanced flavor that makes them adaptable to multiple applications.
Features
- Optimal value for money: Exceptional performance in the professional kitchen.
- Natural flavor preserved: with all the sweetness of natural cherries.
- Multiple calibers: from 18 a 24 as needed.
- Ready to use: zero waste and maximum operational efficiency.
Professional uses
- Traditional Pastry Shop: Black Forest cake, cherry tarts, clafoutis…
- Universal decoration: applicable to any sweet preparation.
- Buffet breakfasts: such as yogurt toppings, porridge, gourmet cereals, etc.
- Savory cuisine: garnish of foie gras, duck breast, pork, etc.
- Catering and events: for all kinds of attractive presentations.
- Ice cream shop: The cherries in syrup maintain their texture.
Many professionals use the leftover syrup from cherries to prepare sorbets, granitas, or as a liquid base for cakes.
Why choose Lazaya stemmed cherries?
At Lazaya, we’ve been supplying the finest cherries to professionals in various formats for over 80 years. We have our own cherry orchard and handle the entire process ourselves, from harvesting to final packaging, without intermediaries. Professionals appreciate the quality of our cherries, which is why they continue to trust us. Let’s look at some other aspects to consider when choosing Lazaya cherries with stems:
- Rigorous selection of fresh fruit.
- Firm and calibrated stem, perfect for professional handling.
- Wide range of formats and presentations adapted to the Horeca channel.
- Stability and uniform color across all categories.
- Availability all year round, not dependent on seasonality.
- Product standardization, ideal for reproducible recipes.
We encourage you to explore our catalog and contact us with any questions or concerns. We’d love to help you increase your customers’ satisfaction. Let’s talk?
