Candied Fruits

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey provides natural sweetness with fewer calories.

assorted fruits

🥗Healthier: dried fruits

💰Cheaper: seasonal fruits

Dried fruits can be more affordable and have a longer shelf life.

Prepare the fruit by peeling and cutting it into 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick slices.

Soak the fruit in salt water or acidic water to prevent browning.

In a large pan, combine 1 cup of white sugar, 1 cup of corn syrup, and 2 cups of water.

Bring the mixture to a boil over fairly high heat.

Once boiling, add the fruit and let it simmer for 10 minutes.

Remove from heat and let the fruit soak in the sugar syrup for 30 minutes.

Carefully lift the fruit out of the syrup to avoid breaking it, and drain it well in a colander.

Rinse the fruit with a little water and drain again to remove excess sugar.

Place the fruit on drying trays for drying.

Use a dehydrator set between 120 to 140°F or an oven for drying.

Cooking Techniques

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