Ground cherries (also called husk cherries and cape gooseberries) are small, orange fruits that grow inside thin, lantern-like husks. They belong to the nightshade family, and are native to temperate and subtropical regions throughout the world, including North America. Despite their name, ground cherries are more closely related to tomatoes than cherries, and their sweet, refreshing taste – comparable to that of strawberries – lends them well to salads, desserts, jams, and juices. Ground cherries…
