A Dream of Splendor records, "Vendors with small trays selling dried fruits like fresh-roasted ginkgo, dried p…
A Dream of Splendor records, "Vendors with small trays selling dried fruits like fresh-roasted ginkgo, dried pears, pear flesh, jujube jelly, jujube rings, pear rings, peach rings... and candied cherries." This vivid list reflects the abundance of dried and sweetened fruits in Song-dynasty markets, with the mention of candied cherries suggesting their popularity at the time.