Crystallised Fruit
Fruits$5.99 / lbApproximate price based on US supermarkets.
Crystallised fruits are fruits preserved in sugar syrup, typical of Mexican confectionery from San Cristóbal de las Casas and Oaxaca. They are used to decorate rosca de Reyes for Epiphany, in Christmas sweet breads, and in seasonal desserts. Fig, citron, orange, and biznaga cactus are the most traditional varieties.
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How it's used in Mexican cooking
Crystallised Fruit, part of the fruits section of the Mexican pantry, appears in 2 recipes in our collection, including Three Kings Cake and Tabascan Mondongo (Tripe Stew). Each recipe shows step by step how it is added, in what quantity and which other ingredients it is paired with — the most reliable guide to how it is actually used in Mexican cooking.
Recipes using crystallised fruit
Frequently asked questions
How many recipes use Crystallised Fruit?
Crystallised Fruit is used in 2 recipes in our collection, such as Three Kings Cake and Tabascan Mondongo (Tripe Stew). The full list, with a photo and link for each recipe, is on this page.
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