A tart cherry variety used in cooking and preserves, known for its bright red color and sour taste.
From French amourelle, diminutive of amour meaning 'bitter'. The name reflects the French culinary tradition where this cherry was cultivated and valued. It entered English through French agricultural and cooking terminology.
The Amrelle cherry was once so prized in European kitchens that entire orchards were dedicated to it, yet today most people have never heard of it—a reminder of how global food trends can cause traditional varieties to fade from memory within just a few generations.
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