candied fruit
Syrup-soaked treats
Candied fruit is fruit that has been preserved by cooking in sugar syrup until saturated, then dried.
The process replaces moisture with sugar, creating a sweet, chewy texture and extending shelf life.
Common varieties include candied cherries, citrus peel, and ginger.
Candied fruit appears in fruitcakes, holiday baking, and as decoration: The panettone was studded with candied fruit.
Coated in sugar glaze
- glacéedCoated in sugar syrup
- angelicaAromatic plant, often candied
- gingerPungent culinary rhizome
- maraschino cherrySweetened preserved stone fruit
torrone · panforte · nougat · fruitcake · sugar-coated · preserved · sweetmeat
Coated in sugar glaze
- driedStripped of moisture
- citronThick-rinded sour fruit
- orange peelCitrus fruit's outer layer
- lemon peelCitrus fruit's outer rind
cherry · pineapple · ginger · fig · apricot · papaya · mango · kumquat
Made artificially pleasant
- syrupyExcessively sweet or sentimental
- caramelizedBrowned through sugar heating
- honeyedSweetened or flattering
- saccharineExaggeratedly sentimental
sugary · treacly · cloying · sticky · chewy · glossy · glistening · confected
Candied, nutty holiday loaf
- panettoneItalian candied fruit bread
- stollenTaken without consent
- cassataSicilian layered ricotta sweet
- tutti-fruttiChopped candied fruit mix
trifle · cannoli · biscotti · panforte · hot cross buns · mince pie · babka · kugel
Decorative food topping
- decorationObject adding visual appeal
- embellishmentDecorative addition or exaggeration
- cake topperDecorative dessert crown
- finishing touchFinal perfecting detail
accent · adornment · plating · presentation · flourish · enhancement · ornamentation · trimming
glacé
Coated in sugar glaze
maraschino cherry · torrone · panforte · nougat · fruitcake · sugar-coated · preserved · sweetmeat
glacé
Coated in sugar glaze
- driedStripped of moisture
- citronThick-rinded sour fruit
- orange peelCitrus fruit's outer layer
lemon peel · cherry · pineapple · ginger · fig · apricot · papaya · mango · kumquat · pear
sugarcoated
Made artificially pleasant
- syrupyExcessively sweet or sentimental
- caramelizedBrowned through sugar heating
- honeyedSweetened or flattering
saccharine · sugary · treacly · cloying · sticky · chewy · glossy · glistening · confected · indulgent
fruitcake
Candied, nutty holiday loaf
- panettoneItalian candied fruit bread
- stollenTaken without consent
- cassataSicilian layered ricotta sweet
tutti-frutti · trifle · cannoli · biscotti · panforte · hot cross buns · mince pie · babka · kugel
garnish
Decorative food topping
- decorationObject adding visual appeal
- embellishmentDecorative addition or exaggeration
- cake topperDecorative dessert crown
finishing touch · accent · adornment · plating · presentation · flourish · enhancement · ornamentation · trimming · sprinkle
candied fruitfresh fruit
dried fruit · freeze-dried fruit · canned fruit · organic fruit · fruit preserves
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