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candied

American  
[kan-deed] / ˈkæn did /

adjective

  1. impregnated or incrusted with or as if with sugar.

    candied ginger.

  2. prepared by cooking in sugar or syrup.

    candied yams.

  3. honeyed; flattering.

    candied words.


candied British  
/ ˈkændɪd /

adjective

  1. impregnated or encrusted with or as if with sugar or syrup

    candied peel

  2. (of sugar, honey, etc) crystallized

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Etymology

Origin of candied

First recorded in 1590–1600; candy + -ed 3

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Cake fillings of almond crunch and toasted pecan praline and candied lemon, while jackfruit and palm sugar bring distinct South-East Asian flavours.

From BBC Mar. 28, 2026

Pecans — toasted or candied — introduce flavor and texture contrast: that little crunch can transform the dish entirely.

From Salon Nov. 27, 2025

The company also has seasonal offerings, including a cookie butter latte and a candied cherry energy drink.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 30, 2025

The candied yams hit just the right note, the biscuit was rich and fluffy, and even with slightly overcooked noodles, the mac and cheese was still satisfying.

From Salon Sep. 3, 2025

SanJuanna was arranging crustless finger sandwiches and candied flowers on an enormous silver tray.

From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly

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