Sprite gives the candies a faint acidity that helps them taste like the real thing, and to that same end I've made suggestions for how to flavor each color to match the classic flavor line up. But don't hesitate to experiment! No doubt you'll think of all sorts of fun, alternative flavor pairings limited only by the extracts or freeze dried fruits you can get your hands on. More

The cherries are soaked overnight in a few tablespoons of liquor. I used Jack Daniels because it's what I had on hand, but any liquor will work—try brandy or even Grand Marnier. More

The concentrated sweetness of roasted cherries runs in ribbons through this ultra-creamy goat cheese ice cream. More

This custardy French classic is great for those days when you don't feel like rolling out a crust—just scatter the bottom of a cast-iron skillet with fruit, buzz the batter in a blender, and bake until browned and puffy. More

The trouble with most cherry sodas is that they are enjoyable in an artificial lollipop sort of way, and have nothing at all to do with the flavor of fresh cherries. Enter Andrew Schloss, author of Homemade Soda and creator of this fantastic Sour Cherriade that smacks of fresh cherry flavor. More