Cherry Apple (Noun)
Meaning
Asian wild crab apple cultivated in many varieties for it small acid usually red fruit used for preserving.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The farmer's market featured an assortment of homemade jams and preserves made from cherry apples picked at the peak of ripeness.
- In some Asian cultures, cherry apples are pickled in vinegar and served as a side dish to balance the flavors of rich meals.
- The tree nursery offered a wide variety of cherry apple cultivars suitable for home gardeners, from compact dwarfs to large trees.
- To make a traditional Japanese sauce, chefs simmer cherry apples with soy sauce and sake to create a rich, umami flavor.
- The tangy sweetness of cherry apples made them an ideal ingredient for a homemade chutney served with grilled meats and naan bread.