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Paradise and Pennant Candied Fruit

Paradise has been perfecting classic candied fruit recipes and developing new ones for decades. Our chefs are constantly finding new and exciting ways to utilize all the flavors of glace fruit we make. You can spend weeks making all the delicious dessert in our candied fruit recipe section. Also sign up for our recipe club and download a coupon to take to the grocer nearest you when purchasing ingredients.

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Grain-Free Candied Cherry Pineapple Orange Scones

Grain-Free Candied Cherry Pineapple Orange Scones

Treat yourself to these delightful grain-free scones bursting with candied fruit flavors! With almond and coconut flour, a hint of raw cane sugar, and a mix of candied cherry-pineapple and orange peel, each bite is a tropical delight. Add a glaze with coconut oil, sugar, and more candied peel for extra indulgence. Plus, there's a vegan option using a flax egg. Easy to make and impossible to resist, these scones are a must for any breakfast or brunch.

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Tropical Blondies

Tropical Blondies

These tropical blondies are deliciously crunchy with a punch of candied dried fruits on every bite. Easy & perfect for any occasion.

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Candied Cherry Gravy

Candied Cherry Gravy

The season of seasonal delights including candied fruit! It’s sweet, flavorful and just a hint of savory blends of candied cherries, candied orange peel and candied ginger. Whatever you like to enjoy, adding this gravy is a great way to add variety to your meals and use this fun seasonal favorite.

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Georgian Baklava or Pakhlava

Georgian Baklava or Pakhlava

This beautiful layered fruity dessert is a modern twist on traditional phyllo desserts and has a wonderful flavor that would be welcomed at any special event.

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Outlander: Dunkee Cake

Outlander: Dunkee Cake

Outlander: Dundee Cake, this Scottish recipe is inspired by the book and STARZ television series, Outlander, by Diana Gabaldon. This cake is easily recognizable with the blanched almonds beautifully arranged in concentric circles on top. The brightness of the candied orange peel really brightens the whole cake and is particularly great with a cup of coffee.

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Orange Chocolate No Bake Cookies

Orange Chocolate No Bake Cookies

If you like chocolate oranges, the kind you get during the holidays, and crave them the whole year, problem solved. These not-too-sweet zesty cookies are chocolate with a slightly edgy taste of orange. The orange zing comes from candied orange peel cookie for you!

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Amish Friendship Fruitcake Bread

Amish Friendship Fruitcake Bread

Amish Friendship Fruitcake Bread is made the old fashioned way, by soaking or wrapping the bread in cheesecloth that has been soaked in brandy or Whiskey. The longer the bread is wrapped in the brandy soaked cheesecloth, the more pronounced the flavor will be. This fantastic bread is made with Paradise Fruit, Old English Fruit and Peel Mix.

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Cranberry Orange Bread

Cranberry Orange Bread

It’s that time of year again, time to dig out all of your favorite cranberry recipes. Everyone has a favorite cranberry recipe, a recipe that they make year after year. This delicious bread made with fresh cranberries but with a twist of nuts, cream cheese ribbon layer & a diced candied orange peel.

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Lemon Sourdough Scones

Lemon Sourdough Scones

Lemon Sourdough Scones are light and lemony with a hint of tang from the sourdough starter. Candied chopped lemon peel is added to the scone batter and then the tops are brushed with a small amount of milk or cream, sprinkled with sugar and extra candied chopped lemon peel before baking. The result is a tender scone with just the right amount of sweetness, perfect with your morning cup of coffee.

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Devilish Fudgy Double Chocolate Orange Cookies

Devilish Fudgy Double Chocolate Orange Cookies

These cookies are so devilishyly tempting. There is really special and epic when dark chocolate and orange come together, especially when you bite into these tempting soft, thick and fudgy double chocoate chip cookies studded with sweetened candied orange peel.

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Rosca De Reyes (Kings Ring Cake/Bread)

Rosca De Reyes (Kings Ring Cake/Bread)

Across the globe, many people celebrate the New Year with a Rosca de Reyes, also known as a King’s Cake. This classic sweet pastry or bread is a crowd pleaser and colorfully decorated with candied fruits.Traditionally served on Three Kings Day in commemoration of the three Wise Men.

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Lemon Ricotta  Bundt Cake

Lemon Ricotta Bundt Cake

This light and flavorful Lemon Ricotta Bundt Cake will definitely become one of your favorite Italian desserts. This cake stays super moist , creamy, deliciously glazed and airy. It is truly the perfect balance of sweetness with a hint of delicious lemony bite.Glaze with limoncello and sprinkle with Paradise Lemon Peel on top for a beautiful finish. Perfect dessert to serve at your next brunch or dinner.


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Chocolate Crinkle Cookies Holiday Style

Chocolate Crinkle Cookies Holiday Style

Chocolate Crinkle Cookies Holiday Style are chocolaty, powdered sugary, sweet and delicious. Red and Green candied cherries top each powdered sugar covered cookie, making them the perfect addition to your holiday cookie tray. These festive cookies with all green candied cherries would be super cool for holidays.

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Cherry Almond Biscotti

Cherry Almond Biscotti

Add the burst of red and green cherries to the original twice-baked Italian dessert with almonds. This dry snack can be served to family and friend as a post-meal treat or with coffee or tea. Our How-To video makes it easy to create.

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Welsh Tea Cakes

Welsh Tea Cakes

Welsh tea cakes are a traditional tea-time treat since 19th centrury when fat, sugar and dried fruits became popular ingredients. This cake is easy to bake and tastes like snickerdoodle cookie too. Welsh cakes are served hot or cold and dusted with caster sugar sometimes spread with jam or butter.

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