Agritos

/əˈɡriːtoʊz/ noun

Definition

Plural of 'agrito'; multiple sour cherries or tart cherry fruits.

Etymology

From the singular 'agrito' with the standard plural suffix '-s'. The term reflects Spanish or Italian culinary vocabulary for sour cherry varieties.

Kelly Says

In Mediterranean cooking traditions, agritos aren't a failure of ripening—they're a success, preserved and valued for their intense flavor in everything from sauces to jewelry-colored jams that would taste bland with sweet cherries.

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