🍊​Cold Confit® Candied Fruit: Candied with the maximum flavourof fresh fruit

sugar

🥗Healthier: stevia

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Stevia reduces calories while providing sweetness.

corn syrup

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: simple syrup

Honey offers a natural sweetness alternative.

citric acid

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice is a natural source of acidity.

food coloring

💰Cheaper: natural fruit juices

Natural fruit juices provide color without additives.

Prepare the fruits by washing and peeling if necessary.

Cut the fruits into uniform pieces for even cooking.

In a saucepan, combine water and sugar over medium heat until dissolved.

Add corn syrup and stir until the mixture thickens slightly.

Introduce citric acid and lemon juice for flavor and preservation.

Add vanilla extract for additional aroma and taste.

If desired, add food coloring to achieve the desired hue.

Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to simmer.

Add the fruit pieces to the syrup, ensuring they are fully submerged.

Simmer the fruits in the syrup for several hours until they become translucent and tender.

Remove the fruits from the syrup and place them on a wire rack to cool.

Once cooled, roll the fruits in sugar to coat them evenly.

Allow the candied fruits to dry completely before storing.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature.

Cooking Techniques

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