Candied Cherries

Candied Cherries

Condiment Good year-round
Used in 4 of 203 cuisines (2%)

Cherries preserved in sugar syrup until glossy, firm and jewel-bright red. Sweet with a faint fruit tang, they are used as a colorful garnish and sweetmeat — dotted onto eight-treasure desserts and honey-glazed dishes for a bright crown of color.

Where it comes from

A widely used candied fruit in Chinese sweets and banquet desserts, glace cherries crown eight-treasure taro paste, honey-glazed ham and festive pastries with bright color.

In the kitchen

Dotted on sweet pastes and glazed dishes as a bright red garnish and sweet accent.

Nutrition (per 100g)

~340kcalCal
~0.2gProtein
~0.1gFat
~86.0gCarbs
~0.5gFiber

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