Candied Fruits

Candied fruits are made by cooking and soaking fruits in sugar syrup. The sugar syrup replaces the natural moisture in the fruit, sweetening and preserving it. Cherries, pineapples, dates, oranges, lemons, limes, apricots and peaches are examples of fruits that can be preserved by candying. The process can be used for whole fruit, sliced fruit or fruit peel. Depending on the size of the fruit, processing can take several days to several months. ¹

Fast Facts

1. AKA: Crystallized fruit
2. AKA: Glace fruit
3. 50-60% of the moisture in the fruit is replaced with sugar ²
4. Storage: Keep in airtight containers ³
5. Can add colors using food coloring

Uses

Candied fruits are used in making fruitcake, cookies, pastries, pudding, muffins and chutney. They can also be dipped in chocolate for a simple snack.

Nutrition Information

One ounce of candied fruits contains:

• 91 calories⁴
• 0.02 grams fat⁴
• No cholesterol⁴

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