Fruit Candy Recipes

From candied citrus peel to chocolate covered cherries, we have recipes for all the best fruity confections.

Staff Picks

Candied Apples II

Rating: 4.16 stars
164
Apples with a hard candy coating, like you can get at fairs.
By JONAR

Cran-Raspberry Jellies

Rating: 3.77 stars
13
These are my absolute favorite candy in the tin that my husband's aunt delivers each Christmas.
By Kitty Johnson

Cherries and Chocolate Fudge

Rating: 4.46 stars
48
Cherries and chocolate are an all time favorite combination. This chocolate fudge has candied cherries and almonds throughout, and is topped with more cherries and pecans.
By Carla

Frosted Cranberries

Rating: 4.69 stars
124
Beautiful sugar coated cranberries can put the finishing touch on your holiday desserts and side dishes. Beautiful to look at, and sweet enough to eat them plain.
By KF1065

Cranberry Macadamia Nut Bark

Rating: 4.5 stars
20
This candy recipe is very pretty on gift trays and tasty too. If cranberries are not on hand, dried cherries or raisins will work beautifully in this recipe.
By Cindy Carnes

Perfect Cranberry Cashew Fudge

Rating: 5 stars
4
Turn into a complete 'Christmas Tree Hugger' with this updated version of 'Yo Mamma's fudge.' The ultra smooth and creamy consistency of this fab fudge paired with the tart and tangy cherry-flavored dried cranberries and the tender crunch of the whole cashews makes this treat one more reason to leave the decorations up all year long. Merry Christmas all year long!
By Karen H.

Peach Gelee Candy

Rating: 3.67 stars
9
This is an old fashioned, handcrafted candy that takes a little time and finesse to pull off. It's simple and sweet, but looks and tastes like something you're only suppose to enjoy a few times a year.
By Chef John

Cherry Blossom Fudge

Rating: 3.52 stars
31
This is so easy and it will disappear fast!
By CONFITUR

Mexican Tamarind Candy

Rating: 5 stars
1
This is the most favorite Mexican candy of all 10 of my children...sweet, spicy, and so yummy. Full of tamarind fruit. Makes a great activity for children to help with on a long rainy or hot summer day...and homemade has no traces of lead...like some store-bought tamarind candies.
By Lenora Sikes

Chocolate Covered Cherries

Rating: 4.71 stars
343
Easy, delicious cherries. Just like you buy in the box! It's best to let the candies ripen for 1 to 2 weeks.
By Meredith

Crystallized or Candied Ginger

Rating: 4.58 stars
19
Crystallized ginger can be served with espresso and cake or champagne and fruit, coated in bittersweet chocolate and rolled in hazelnuts or macadamia nuts. It can be chopped or julienned to use in or as a garnish for pastries, pumpkin pies, stewed fruits cookies, and many other desserts. Store in an airtight container in a cool and dark place.
By lperejma

Walnut Date Balls

Rating: 4.83 stars
12
Love these as a snack or dessert! There's no added sugar. You can press them into a 9x9-inch pan and cut into bars, if you prefer.
By Katyadan
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Inspiration and Ideas

White Cranberry Walnut Nutmeg Fudge
Rating: Unrated
22
Spice up your fudge game with sweet-tart dried cranberries!
Candied Citrus Peel
"I use navel oranges or thick-skinned lemons. Dip one end in melted chocolate and let cool. There is no end to the variations that are possible!" ā€“ Onthefly
Chocolate Blueberry Bark
Rating: Unrated
5
Candied Buddha's Hand Citron
Rating: Unrated
7

Easy Candied Grapefruit Peel

Rating: 4.5 stars
2

This candied grapefruit peel is delightfully bittersweet and festive-looking. You can also dip the cooled rinds in chocolate. Will keep in an airtight container for several weeks, or in the refrigerator longer.

More Fruit Candy Recipes

Prickly Pear Candy

Rating: 1 stars
2
A sweet candy with a touch of tartness for everyone to enjoy!
By IFN Staff

Liquor-Infused Chocolate-Covered Cherries

This is a great recipe for the holidays (but not for kids!). Please prepare ahead of time, as for this recipe takes a week to make.
By Fred Norris

Homemade Elderberry Gummy Vitamins

Kids love gummy vitamins, but they often contain artificial colors and flavors or other questionable ingredients. And if you have more than one child, those pricey bottles of vitamins don't last very long. This homemade version is easy to make and fun for your little ones.
By RainbowJewels

Almost Like Snickers®

I found this recipe a while ago on a Swedish blog, and I have made it many times since then. I made some moderations to make it even better, and now it's the whole family's favorite snack. It tastes just like Snickers® but instead of artificial flavorings and white sugar you get healthy ingredients like almonds, dates, and dark chocolate. Try it--you won't be disappointed!
By AngelasHeaven.com

Candied Maple Orange Slices

This was an ad hoc creation for someone who couldn't eat strawberries. They are very sweet and 2 to 3 slices satisfies even an ardent sugar monger. The name is inspired by Anthony Wilford Brimley. We eat the slices slightly warm but they can benefit from time in the refrigerator.
By Andrew Oliver

Coconut-Apricot Truffles

Rating: 3.8 stars
5
Use your food processor to make these sweet, crunchy candies! It's so easy.
By USA WEEKEND columnist Jean Carper

Candied Kumquat Peels

Rating: 4 stars
1
Delicious! You would never realize that kumquats have a slight vanilla-ish taste until you try this recipe.
By A.H. Wiggle;P

Candied Citrus Peel

Rating: 4.56 stars
50
You can use the peel of orange, lemon, lime or grapefruit. This recipe can easily be doubled.
By Jill

Pandan Coconut Candy

This is a traditional dish in Indian sweets.
By Shuk22
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