Candied Citron | Sicilian Diced Cedro | 1 Pound (16 oz)
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1 Pound • 16 oz • 453 g
Product of Italy
Hand Diced
Sicilian Candied Citron (Cedro) – 1 Pound
Imported Sicilian candied citron, hand diced and packed by Frank and Sal Italian Market. The pieces are ready to add to panettone, cannoli cream, cassata, ricotta pie, biscotti, fruitcake and other traditional baked goods.
What Is Candied Citron?
Candied citron is made from the exceptionally thick, aromatic rind of the citron fruit, Citrus medica, called cedro in Italian. Citron is a separate fruit from lemon and is prized more for its substantial rind than its juice.
To make candied citron, the rind is first prepared and softened to reduce its natural bitterness. It is then slowly immersed in sugar syrup through repeated candying stages in which the syrup becomes progressively more concentrated.
During this process, sugar gradually replaces moisture inside the rind. This creates its translucent appearance, concentrated citrus aroma and tender, chewy texture.
Product Details
- Net weight: 1 pound, 16 ounces or 453 grams
- Origin: Sicily, Italy
- Form: Hand-diced candied citron
- Flavor: Sweet, fragrant citrus
- Texture: Tender, substantial and pleasantly chewy
- Preparation: Ready to add directly to recipes
Traditional Uses
- Panettone, colomba and stollen: Fold into the finished dough with raisins or other candied fruit.
- Cannoli, cassata and ricotta pie: Chop more finely before mixing into the ricotta filling.
- Panforte, biscotti and fruitcake: Add directly to the recipe for citrus flavor and a tender, chewy bite.
Storage and Handling
Keep the citron tightly sealed and refrigerate after opening. The pieces are already diced, but they can be chopped smaller for fillings or recipes that call for finely cut candied fruit.
Francesco’s Tip
For the best distribution in panettone or fruitcake, lightly toss the diced citron with a small amount of flour taken from the measured flour in your recipe. Fold it into the dough near the end of mixing. This helps prevent the pieces from settling at the bottom.
