Do I Need to Refrigerate Candied Fruit?

Should candied fruit be refrigerated? Store the sealed container of candied fruit in a dark, dry place that stays fairly cool. If you will use the fruit within a year, there is no need to refrigerate it. Put the container into the refrigerator if you will not use its contents within a year, however.

Where do you store candied fruit?

Answer: According to a spokesperson at the Ultimate Nut & Candy Co., if the fruit is placed in a closed plastic bag and stored in a cool place, such as the bottom of your refrigerator, it should retain its quality for a year.

What is the shelf life of candied fruit?

Under good conditions, candied fruit can typically last for about two years on your shelf. Keep in mind that the two years suggested is a maximum of how long your fruit can last, and often due to the way that the food is made and the way it is stored, its flavor will begin to change after one year's time.