Sour Cherry Pie

If you’ve ever eaten a cherry pie, odds are it was made with sour cherries—after all, they’re also known as “pie cherries.” Michigan in particular is known for its delicious sour cherries. But when I opened up shop in New York City, I was pleased to discover that New York State is among the top five producers of sour cherries in the United States. Their season lasts for only a couple of fleeting summer weeks, which is why more than 90 percent of the sour cherry crop in the country is sold f