Candied fruit is a kind of traditional Chinese candy, which is made of various fruits, vegetables, nuts, flowers and other raw materials through several processes by candy processing technology. There are many kinds of candied fruit, including hawthorn candied fruit, olive candied fruit, sesame candied fruit, osmanthus candied fruit and so on. Candied fruit has a unique taste and nutritional value, and is very popular among people.

The history of candied fruit can be traced back to the Tang Dynasty, when candied fruit was mainly made from fruits such as oranges, peaches and apples, which were popular in the market because of their delicious taste and rich nutrition. In the Song Dynasty, the variety of candied fruit was even richer, including not only fruit candied fruit, but also petal candied fruit and nut candied fruit. With the passage of time, the process and varieties of candied fruit continued to develop, becoming one of the most popular snacks.

The art of making candied fruit requires a number of processes, including peeling, pickling, drying, syrup soaking and air-drying. The process of making candied fruits requires strict control of temperature, time and other factors to ensure the taste and quality of candied fruits. In addition, different production methods are required for different raw materials. Since the production process of candied fruit is tedious, there are more and more candied fruit on modern production lines, but the traditional handmade production is still an important cultural heritage.