Description
Green Whole and Broken Glazed Cherries are sweet, jewel-bright cherries preserved in syrup and finished with a glossy glaze. Often called glac? cherries, candied cherries, or cocktail cherries, they are a classic baking ingredient known for their vibrant colour and soft, chewy texture. The green colour is traditionally created during the candying process, where cherries are slowly soaked in sugar syrup to preserve them and intensify sweetness.
These cherries are widely used in fruit cakes, Christmas cakes, biscuits, cupcakes, muffins, and hot cross buns, where they add bursts of colour and sweetness throughout the bake. Whole pieces work well for decorating cakes and pastries, while broken pieces are convenient for mixing directly into batters, doughs, and fruit blends.
Beyond baking, glazed cherries are often used in confectionery, nougat, chocolate clusters, granola bars, ice cream, and dessert toppings, and they remain a familiar garnish for cocktails, trifles, and retro puddings. Their bright colour and candy-like sweetness make them just as welcome in a fruit cake as they are perched proudly on top of a celebratory dessert.
