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Glacé Fruit

By Elizabeth LaBau, About.com

Definition: Often, glacé fruit is simply another name for candied fruit. Sometimes, the term glacé fruit is used to refer to a finishing process wherein candied fruit is moistened, then dipped in ultra-concentrated sugar syrup and left to dry, thus creating a finishing glaze.
Pronunciation: glah-SAY fruit
Also Known As: Candied fruit

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