Canned Fruit

Canned fruit is a mixture of various fruits preserved in a sweet sugar syrup. It can include peaches, pears, cherries, plums, apricots or berries, depending on the season and the recipe. When gently cooked, the fruit retains its shape and much of its natural flavour. In the kitchen, it is used as a dessert, a side for dumplings or pancakes, a filling for cakes and pastries, or a base for fruit sauces. Both home-preserved and commercially produced canned fruit provides a year-round supply of fruit and is a practical alternative to fresh produce out of season.