Candied fruit is also known as fruit preserves, the ancient name of honey fried. Chinese folk molasses system fruit food. Circulated in various places, has a long history. Peach, apricot, plum, jujube or winter melon, ginger and other fruits and vegetables as raw materials, sugar or honey pickled and processed food. In addition to being eaten directly as a snack or snack, candied fruit can also be used as a garnish on cakes, cookies and other confections.
During the Tang Dynasty, fruits brought to the court were preserved in honey. By the Song Dynasty, the production of fine, diverse varieties, from the honey impregnation developed into both dry cane sugar two categories. Made by the selection of fruit, washing, soaking, boiling and other processes, color and flavor.