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Benefits of Quartered Citron for Baking

Quartered citron gives you control over the final result. You can dice it fine when you want the flavor blended through a filling, cut it into cubes for sweet breads, slice it into strips for decoration, or chop it larger when you want the citron to be noticed.

Larger pieces also help protect the texture of the citron. Instead of starting with tiny pieces that can dry out or disappear in a recipe, you begin with tender candied rind that can be cut to the size your dessert actually needs.

Citron Is Different from Lemon Peel

Citron is not the same as lemon peel. Cedro has a much thicker rind and a different citrus aroma than lemon. That is why it is so valued in traditional Italian baking: it adds sweetness, texture, and a clean citrus note without tasting like ordinary lemon candy.

Best Ways to Use It

• Panettone and colomba: Cut into small cubes and fold into the dough.
• Cannoli cream: Dice very fine before mixing into ricotta cream.
• Biscotti and cookies: Chop into small pieces so the citrus flavor is spread through every bite.
• Fruitcake, panforte, and holiday cakes: Use when you want a better texture than ordinary diced citron.
• Cassata-style desserts and garnish: Slice thin or dice depending on how you want the finished dessert to look.

Product Details

• Product: Sicilian candied citron, also called cedro
• Origin: Sicily, Italy
• Form: Large quartered candied citron pieces
• Texture: Thick, tender, syrup-candied citrus rind
• Flavor: Sweet citrus with a classic Italian bakery aroma

Storage and Handling

To maintain freshness, refrigeration is recommended upon arrival. Keep the citron tightly sealed after opening.

For longer storage, these larger pieces can be frozen. When ready to use, defrost the citron and bring it to room temperature before slicing, dicing, or folding it into your recipe.

Baker’s Tip

For rich doughs like panettone, colomba, and fruitcake, cut the citron to the size you want and toss the pieces lightly in flour before folding them in. This helps spread the citron more evenly through the dough and keeps the pieces from sinking.

Ingredients & Allergen Information

Ingredients: Citron (49%), Glucose-Fructose Syrup, Sucrose, Acidity Adjuster: Citric Acid (E330), Preservative: Potassium Sorbate (E202).

Allergen Information: No major U.S. allergens are declared in the listed ingredients. This product is prepared in a facility that also handles peanuts, tree nuts, wheat, milk, eggs, soy, and sesame.

Nutrition Facts

Nutrition information is based on a 100g serving size. Finished recipe nutrition will vary depending on how much citron is used and how many portions the recipe makes.