Eating in China
Generated illustration of candied cherries for dessert garnishing.

Candied cherries

樱桃蜜饯Yīngtáo mìjiàn

Cherries preserved with sugar, used as a sweet garnish on Neijiang white-sugar cakes.

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A CLOSER LOOK

How to recognize it

Moist, sweet preserved fruit, distinct from fresh cherries and cherry-flavored sweets.

In the kitchen

Used to decorate cakes and other desserts; eaten with the cake.

Color, sweetness and additives vary by product. Check the ingredients and whether stones have been removed.

Ask about this ingredient

这道菜里有樱桃蜜饯吗?

Does this dish contain Candied cherries?

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