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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Our grown-up version of the classic layered cookie starts with a base of refrigerated cookie dough that is topped with sweetened condensed milk, candied pineapple, chocolate chips, and macadamia nuts.
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Crisp rice cereal gives this cookie its name, as well as an amazing crunchy texture. Combined with a pound of candied cherry pineapple mix, lots of pecans and a little cinnamon you have a sweet and salty cookie that is big on flavor and loaded with goodness.
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What’s better than a chewy, crunchy, marshmallowy rice crispy treat? One that has candied fruit in it, of course. Take the classic rice crispy treat recipe and add candied red and/or green cherries or candied pineapple to create an exciting and unexpected twist that everyone will love.
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Looking for a special candy treat that taste’s great and is quick to make? Look no further than our white chocolate and candied cherry bark. This fast and easy recipe makes two pounds of sweet and crunchy candy perfection, ideal for gift-giving and holiday gatherings.
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Pumpkin pie is the quintessential fall dessert, but do you every wish there was something…more? Now there is. Top the perfect pumpkin pie with a crystallized ginger streusel for a sophisticated and unexpected twist.
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Give holiday cookies and cakes a professional finish with our decorating frosting that looks beautiful and tastes great. This recipe can be made thicker for piping designs and details, or thinned for coating the tops of cookies. Add food coloring for additional inspiration and design options.
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This centerpiece will have your guests oohing and aahing, and that’s before they have a taste!Constructed from cookies rich with the flavors of the season, this “tree” is easy to make and assemble.Glace red and green cherries add a sweet taste and festive touch to the cookies and decorations.
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Everyone love the butterscotch taste of the classic blondie, but add chocolate chips and candied fruit and you have something really special. Perfect for lunch boxes, after school snacks, or everyday enjoyment, this versatile recipe can be baked as a bar or in cupcake pans. Add an extra egg if you prefer chewier blondies.
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This small cookie packs a big lemony punch! Our special recipe uses both lemon juice and candied lemon peel for a true lemon taste, and we’ve added white chocolate chips for a touch of sweetness.Unassuming in looks but sophisticated in taste, these treats will disappear fast so you might want to make a double batch.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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