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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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Candied Fruit Hot Cross Buns

Candied Fruit Hot Cross Buns

Hot crossed buns are the highlight of many an Easter brunch, and you can make them even more special by adding candied pineapple and candied fruit and peel mix. A little bit of citrus, a little bit of fruit, and a whole lot of flavor. This yeasted dough is easy to make and will be the crowning finish to your holiday gathering.

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Cherry Chocolate Pecan Pie

Cherry Chocolate Pecan Pie

The addition of candied red cherries takes the classic chocolate pecan pie to new heights. Deep, rich chocolate, sweet cherries and crunchy pecans are transformed into a dessert that all generations will love. Share it at a pot luck or save it for a special family dinner, no one but you will know how simple it was to make.

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Ice Cream Cone Cupcakes

Ice Cream Cone Cupcakes

Cupcakes baked in ice cream cones is fun, add in fruit cake mix and they are exceptional. It all begins with a pound cake mix and our extra-fancy or deluxe fruitcake mix. Use flat-bottom ice cream cones instead of paper cupcake liners for excitement. Finish with a red cherry and you have a treat perfect for a 4 th of July celebration, family reunion or picnic.

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Pumpkin Ginger Cake Pops

Pumpkin Ginger Cake Pops

Our Pumpkin Cake Pops are filled with fall flavors, and crystallized ginger adds a tasty surprise to these tiny treasures. Cute a can be, these moist, delicious treats will delight your family and guests. The recipe itself is very simple, but we won’t lie to you, they will take time to assemble. However, we promise the end result is well worth the effort.

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Chocolate Orange Flourless Torte with Ganache

Chocolate Orange Flourless Torte with Ganache

Who doesn’t love chocolate and orange? We don’t know anyone, either. This flourless chocolate torte gets its hint of citrus from our candied orange peel. A dark chocolate ganache enrobes the cake, creating a rich, decadent dessert that will satisfy even the pickiest dessert aficionado.

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Cherry Pineapple Coconut Macaroons

Cherry Pineapple Coconut Macaroons

Give your coconut macaroons a fruity twist by adding candied pineapple and candied cherries. Perfect as they are, you can also dip then in green candy melts for a touch of Christmas, blue or pink melts for baby showers, or vanilla melts for a year-round treat. The flavor is perfect, no matter what color melts you use, so be creative!

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Chocolate Covered Cherry Popcorn

Chocolate Covered Cherry Popcorn

Inspired by Valentine’s Day, this gourmet popcorn is great for the whole year. We’ve paired our candiedcherry halves with sweet cherry flavored popcorn, and then topped it off with chunks of chocolate and a drizzle of milk and dark chocolate. This popcorn is the perfect balance of sweet and salty, and makes a wonderful gift.

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Chocolate Orange Italian Cassata

Chocolate Orange Italian Cassata

Cassatta is a traditional Italian ricotta cheese pie that has many variations. Ours was given to us by a friend of Paradise Fruit Company, and has been a part of her family for four generations. It uses candied orange peel, grated orange peel, chocolate chips and a splash of amaretto to give it her personal touch.We love this creamy and flavorful pie, and hope it will become a tradition in your household.

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