Bing cherries have a rich, dark skin color.
The Bing cherry was first cultivated by Seth Lewelling in the 1870s. He named his product after his Chinese foreman Ah Bing. The fruit has a very juicy and sweet taste which compliments venison and other game meats. Bing cherries also have a garnet red skin.
Ingredients
Port wine is an ingredient in Bing Cherry Salad.
1 can of Bing cherries
1 package of cherry Jell-O
1 cup of cherry juice
1 cup of port wine
1 cup of slivered almonds
1 ½ tablespoons of Knox Gelatin
Make
Drain the cherry juice from the can and pour the juice into a saucepan with the port wine. Heat the saucepan to medium heat and let the juice simmer. Remove the pan from the heat and add the Jell-O mix. Stir in the almonds and Bing cherries. Add the gelatin and stir until it has dissipated into the mixture. Pour the liquid into molds and place in the refrigerator. Let it rest for 3 hours minimum. Ideally, it should rest overnight. Serve with possible garnishes of whipped cream, roasted almonds, or whole Bing cherries.
Nutritional Information
Almonds provide a nutty crunch to balance the cherries' sweetness.
Bing cherries are rich in vitamin C, potassium and antioxidants. The antioxidants may prevent heart disease, cancer, and increase bone health. Almonds are a good source of vitamin E, protein, and fiber. They can also help lower cholesterol. Replace the regular whipped cream garnish with a light version to reduce some of the calories.
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