sour cherry
noun
: a widely cultivated cherry (Prunus cerasus) that has a round crown and bright red to almost black soft-fleshed acid fruits
also
: the fruit
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1/2 cup sour cherry preserves
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Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 June 2025
Chilean coastal Pinot Noir showcases vibrant colors—slightly more intense than cool-climate counterparts elsewhere due to the intense afternoon sunlight—with characteristic sweet and sour cherry aromas complemented by wet earth notes and silky textures.
—Jill Barth, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
Top each serving with yogurt or coconut, then with sour cherry preserves.
—Yakir Levy, Oc Register, 2 Apr. 2025
Choose from just four sweet-toothed desserts: sticky toffee pudding, vanilla creme brûlée, triple chocolate brownie (with sour cherry ice cream), and chocolate hazelnut sundae; or opt for a selection of Cornish cheeses—complete with a glass of 10-year Tawney Port.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025
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Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 June 2025
Chilean coastal Pinot Noir showcases vibrant colors—slightly more intense than cool-climate counterparts elsewhere due to the intense afternoon sunlight—with characteristic sweet and sour cherry aromas complemented by wet earth notes and silky textures.
—Jill Barth, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
Top each serving with yogurt or coconut, then with sour cherry preserves.
—Yakir Levy, Oc Register, 2 Apr. 2025
Choose from just four sweet-toothed desserts: sticky toffee pudding, vanilla creme brûlée, triple chocolate brownie (with sour cherry ice cream), and chocolate hazelnut sundae; or opt for a selection of Cornish cheeses—complete with a glass of 10-year Tawney Port.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025
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“Sour cherry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sour%20cherry. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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