Candying

Pronunciation: /ˈkændiɪŋ/

Candying (verb)

  1. To cover fruit or nuts with a thin layer of sugar so it becomes sweet and hard.
  2. To treat a substance with sugar syrup and let it set, forming a sweet outer layer.

Examples

  • The chef is candying fruit until it becomes glossy.
  • I am candying fruit for the party, so it looks sweet.