Amarelle cherries are a variety of the sour cherry with light-colored flesh and clear juice, in contrast to the dark-fleshed Morello cherry. Amarelle cherries are commonly used in cooking and baking, prized for their tart flavor and suitability for making preserves, pies, and sauces. They are less sweet than sweet cherries and are typically not eaten raw.
A well-known cultivar of the Amarelle type is the Montmorency cherry, which is widely grown in the United States and Canada, particularly for commercial production of tart cherry products. Amarelle cherries are also used in the production of cherry liqueurs and other beverages.