Cherry
"02024 May Duke Cherry, Beskids mts" — Photo by Silar / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 4.0
The tiny red fruit that crowns every sundae.
These bite-sized stone fruits are as popular in desserts as they are in cocktails. Whether you prefer them fresh, candied, or maraschino, they are the undisputed champions of the garnish world.
Did you know?
There are over 1,000 varieties of this fruit, but only a few dozen are grown commercially for eating.
I am the namesake of a famous 18th-century tree-chopping legend involving a young future president.
I spend my life waiting to be pitted, often finding myself atop a mountain of whipped cream.
Some soccer, or football team if you prefer, dared to use me without my consent.
I am a stone fruit that isn't a peach, often pickled or soaked in syrup for a garnish.
I am a small, round, red fruit that often comes in pairs on a single stem.