Article: Cherry ripe: show off the season's perfect fruit.(In Season)(recipes)(related article: Pit stop)

Ripe, red cherries, bursting with juice that stains mouths and fingers, are in the market for just a few summer months. Though other fruits can be frozen, canned, or preserved with equanimity, cherries belong to the class of fruit whose heady flavor wilts in captivity. Use sweet, juicy Bings to their best advantage this summer in treats like a tart or a refreshing drink, or in a quick jam.

Chocolate Waffles with Poached Cherries

PREP AND COOK TIME: 1 1/4 hours

MAKES: 6 servings

 
  2 pounds fresh cherries, rinsed and pitted 
3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 
1/3 cup orange juice 
  2 tablespoons lemon juice. 
  1 vanilla bean, ...

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