So simple and you've preserved yourself the taste of Summer cherries that you can enjoy all the year long! Keep them stored in a dark, cool place for at least one year. Another great way to preserve cherries is to dehydrate them. They're terrific for snacking, adding to cookies, cakes, muffins, granola, etc.

Are dehydrated cherries good?

Like most fruits, dried cherries are good for helping you reach your daily recommended values of vitamins and minerals. They are an especially abundant source of vitamin A — more specifically, provitamin A, the most common variety of which is beta-carotene.

How long do cherries take to dehydrate?

Place each cherry on the dehydrator rack until the entire level is full. Fill all of the levels, making sure to leave room around each cherry so that the air can circulate them. Place the lid on the dehydrator and set it to 135º. It will take anywhere from 6-10 hours for the cherries to fully dehydrate.