What does the cryptic crossword clue "Fruit tree is kids' favourite place to visit on high street (except Henry) (8)" mean?

The definition is "Fruit". The wordplay uses a deletion. SWEETS (synonym="except Henry") + OP (synonym="=kids’ favourite place to visit on High Street; “except Henry (=H") = SWEETSOP; definition: "Fruit" The answer is SWEETSOP.

Fruit tree is kids' favourite place to visit on high street (except Henry) (8)

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