Bright, whole candied red cherries from Provence, France, made without artificial red dye. These cherries get their rich red color from carrot and aronia concentrates, giving bakers a cleaner choice for panettone, cookies, fruitcake, biscotti, pastries, and holiday baking.
These are not the overly bright, artificial-tasting candied cherries many people are used to. They have a clean fruit flavor, a beautiful red color, and a firm texture that holds up well in baked goods. Use them when you want the look of a classic red candied cherry without Red 40 or artificial coloring.
These natural candied red cherries are colored with vegetable concentrates instead of artificial Red 40. The result is a deep red cherry that still looks beautiful in baked goods, but with a more natural ingredient profile.
For best results in doughs and batters, lightly toss the cherries in flour before folding them in. This helps with even distribution, especially in panettone, biscotti dough, fruitcake, and sweet bread recipes.