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There seem to be two streams of thought on whether or not cherries will ripen after picking - either that they will not ripen any more or that they will ripen some. The difference could have something to do with the cherry variety, growing conditions, how 'green' they were when picked, or even post-harvest handling - things not under your control with store-bought fruit.

If you care to side with the premise that the cherries can be ripened, try treating them similarly to other stone fruit:

  1. Tray method: Arrange unripe cherries in single layer on tray. Place tray in cool (not cold) spot out of direct sunlight for a couple days. I'd check their progress several times a day.
  2. Bag method: Put unripe cherries in a paper bag with a ripe banana. Place bag in cool (not cold) spot out of direct sunlight for a couple days. I'd check their progress several times a day.
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