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candied

[kan-deed] / ˈkæn did /




ADJECTIVE
sugary
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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

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

It’s garnished with berries and candied rosemary and ginger.

From Salon • Dec. 15, 2025

The Caesar salad, with candied anchovies, gem lettuce, and umeboshi dressing, is a playful twist, but the main course is where things get truly exciting.

From Salon • Oct. 31, 2025

With her mouth full of candied pecans, she asks, “Why is it weird?”

From "Dumplin'" by Julie Murphy