Cocktail of fruits in thick syrup

Canned fruit cocktail in heavy syrup is a prepared mixture of various chopped fruits preserved in a thick, sweet syrup. This ingredient is very popular in baking and dessert cooking, as it adds flavor, color, and a juicy texture that enhances dishes such as pies, ice creams, yogurts, fruit salads, and various traditional desserts.

The origin of fruit cocktail in syrup dates back to fruit preservation techniques used in Europe and America, which sought to extend the shelf life of fresh fruit through the use of concentrated syrups. Today, it is a widespread industrial product available in many countries, typically combining fruits such as peaches, pears, pineapple, cherries, and grapes.

Among its properties, this cocktail is notable for providing quickly absorbed carbohydrates from the syrup's sugar, vitamins inherent to the fruits used, and a juicy texture that adds moisture to preparations. Although it is high in sugar due to the syrup, it is a practical option for enriching sweet recipes with a fruity touch without the need to use fresh fruit.

Regarding synonyms in different regions of Latin America, it is commonly known as fruit salad in syrup, canned fruit mix, or simply fruits in syrup. In some countries, it is also called fruits in syrup, referring to the preserving syrup.