Survive the extreme heat by enjoying Jerte Picota Cherries in chilled ways

The UK’s usual summer of rainy days and average temps has been replaced with a heatwave, and people are looking for any way to beat the heat. Jerte Picota Cherries, with their delicious flavour and juicy crunch, are the ultimate summer snack – when eaten fresh from the fridge, these special cherries from Spain are the perfect way to cool down.

Try these recipes for a tasty way to chill out this summer and embrace the hot weather.

Jerte Picota Cherry Infused Pimm’s

 Ingredients:

  • 100ml Pimm’s No 1
  • 225g Jerte Picota, pitted and puree
  • 200ml soda water or lemonade
  • 2 sprigs fresh mint
  • 2 slices of cucumber
  • Fresh Jerte Picota, to serve
  • Ice, crushed

 Directions:

  1. Place the Jerte Picotas into a food processor until a smooth puree is produced.
  2. Put the Jerte Picota puree, cucumber slices, 1 mint spring, Pimm’s in a jar a mix well.
  3. Pour in the soda water/lemonade and add crushed ice, gently stir.
  4. To serve, pour into glasses. To garnish, add fresh mint leaves and Jerte Picotas.

 

Jerte Picota Cherry Sorbet

Ingredients:

  • 6 cups of frozen pitted Jerte Picotas
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • 1 lemon, juiced

 Directions:

  1. Combine sugar and Jerte Picotas and refrigerate overnight.
  2. Place mixture into a blender and puree until smooth.
  3. Add lemon juice and pulse until combined.
  4. To finish, place back in the freeze for at least 1 hour.

 

Jerte Picota Cherries and Vanilla Ice Cream with a twist

Ingredients:

  • 1 punnet of Jerte Picota cherries
  • 1 tub of quality vanilla ice cream
  • 1 bottle of Pedro Ximenez

Directions:

  1. Place a large handful of Picota cherries into 4 bowls, followed by 2 generous scoops of quality vanilla ice-cream per bowl.
  2. Pour approximately one shot of Pedro Ximenez over the ice-cream, or to your required taste.
  3. Be careful of the cherry stones, especially if eaten by children.
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