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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

We feasted on smoked pork belly, which was fatty and fork-tender, smoked brisket, baked beans, and, of course, candied sweet potato with plenty of butter, cinnamon, and sugar.

From Salon Jan. 13, 2026

There’s the Ukrainian poppy seed cake makivnyk, the Middle Eastern hot chocolate sahlep, the Spanish nougat turrón and the Chinese candied fruit tanghulu, among others.

From Los Angeles Times Dec. 16, 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

Avery had a balloon tied to his ear and was chewing a candied apple.

From "Charlotte's Web" by E.B. White

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