Whiskey-drenched tarts

They seem a little early yet, but look for cherries now and over the next month. If you like traditional cherry pie, seek out tart cherries; for a new treat, use sweet cherries instead. They pair well with nuts, so scatter almond crumble or walnut streusel on top. Taste-test blushing Rainier cherries or white Queen Anne’s vs. standard Bings and deep red Brooks. Cherries also make excellent jam, with or without a little liqueur to perk them up—they preserve well, pitted and covered in whiskey. No need to eat those weird maraschinos any more.