Calisson candies 12 pcs

Originating in the southern Provence region of France, calissons are a French almond candy topped with a thin layer of royal icing and a hint of orange zest. Similar to marzipan, these little boat-shaped candies are a traditional holiday treat. Calisson almond and candied melon sweets Antique recipe from 1837 One of the traditional Christmas deserts in Provence Christophe Schmitt, Chef at Fouquet’s, Paris “Calissons bring back memories of holidays during my childhood. These diamond shaped candies were always a special treat.” Ingredients: Almonds, Candied Fruits, Melon, Orange Peels, Sugar, Icing Sugar, Glucose Syrup, Unleavened Bread12 pieces The Auguste Soubeyran confectionery was born from the wedding of Monsieur Auguste and Miss Soubeyran. They have been producing calissons and other confectionaries in the city of Montélimar in southeastern France since 1837. Their calissons are popular throughout France and are a typical Christmas dessert in southern France.