Candied Fruit

Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place. It has a very long shelf life due to the high sugar content, essentially preserving the fruit indefinitely if kept dry.

Chop candied fruit into smaller pieces for easier incorporation into baked goods like fruitcakes, panettone, or cookies.

Rinse under warm water if the fruit feels overly sticky or syrupy before using.

Use as a colorful garnish for cakes, pastries, and cocktails.

Christmas cookies

Fruitcake

Panettone

Muffins

Tarts

Cocktails (garnish)

Using whole, large pieces of candied fruit in cookies can lead to uneven baking and overly sweet bites.

Assuming candied fruit is fresh fruit; it's been heavily processed with sugar.