Make an ellipse
Add gradient (correcting with Gradient Slider)
Delete top-most anchor point to make the cherry "squat more" and adjust
In new layer create stem by creating two arcs with the arc tool
Select the top two nodes on the stem layer and then Join them via Object > Path > Join, then do the same for the bottom to joins
Add new layer for the "dimple" where the stem meets the body of the cherry
Add an other ellipse for the "dimple"
Add a gradient to the "dimple"
Be sure that your layers are in the correct order (body of the cherry, dimple, stem)
Select all of your cherry and group it.
Copy and paste a few of your cherries and ungroup them to individualize each one

You are welcome to post your results Bunch of Cherries In-Class Session