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Who knew candy was popular in the 1700s? Or that it often doubled as medicine? You’ll get an upfront taste of the secret history of 1700s sweets and treats in this easy-to-open/easy-to-close capsule. This unique piece of our historical candy collection includes 12 authentic samples, each described by Terri the Time Traveler in a private letter inside. You’ll find:
A letter from your guide, Terri the Time Traveler, describing the stories behind each 1700s sweets selection, fascinating to kids and grown-ups alike.
A copy of an actual check written and signed by George Washington, made out to the “bearer” of this check—which, as the Time Traveler explains, “is you!”
Perfect as part of our historic candy gifts line, this capsule is based on the research of True Treats’ founder Susan Benjamin. Find her most recent books here!
Product Details
Over 12 samples in a 2 3⁄4 x 6" capsule
Licorice Root, Maple Drops- Pure Maple Sugar with Cane Sugar. Sugar Cubes, (Cane Sugar), Rock Sugar-Cane Sugar. Stain Glass ( May be Various Flavors) (Cherry or Lemon)– Sugar, Corn Syrup, Flavor, FD&C Colors) Sorghum- Sorghum Molasses, Cane Sugar, Corn Syrup, Caramel Color. Sugar Plums- Sugar, Acacia and Arabic Gum, Natural Vanilla, Fennel, Titanium Dioxide, Almonds, Anise Seed, Menthol, Enthocyanin Oleoresin, Beet and Cabbage Juice, Cochineal Extract, Food Coloring. Petals- Whole Violets or Roses, sugar, gum Arabic, and certified food coloring. Peels- Lemon Or Orange- Lemon peel or Orange Peel, glucose syrup, sugar, citric acid, Sulphur dioxide. Cinnamon Almonds (Almonds, sugar, cinnamon, pure vanilla, salt), Cacao (organic cacao beans), Dragees ( Almonds, Sugar, Gum Arabic, Natural Vanilla and other Natural Flavors, Turmeric Dioxide, beet root, anthocyannic, turmeric oleoresin, paprika, Carnuba Wax, bees wax), Cream Filbert (Fondant sugar, filberts, sugar, water) MAY CONTAIN SOY, MILK, EGG, PEANUTS, TREE NUTS AND WHEAT
Allergen Disclaimer: Please note that our products are made in a facility that processes peanuts, tree nuts, dairy, soy, and wheat. While we take precautions to prevent cross-contamination, we cannot guarantee that our products are allergen-free.
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1700s sweets: A Rich and Flavorful Historical Candy Gift
Candy didn’t simply appear in the 1700s—but it evolved. Rich with flavors, textures, and uses, 1700s sweets were already part of the American landscape before there was officially an America! Native Americans had long been using sugars from fruits, berries, and saps, boiling some, such as maple and hickory barks, into syrups. New plants arrived with the explorers and traders who carried sorghum grain, licorice root, bees to make honey, and many more ingredients essential to early sweets. The candy of the time, such as boiled sugars, served not just for pleasure but also as medicine, while chocolate was processed in North America yet remained a drink. Make no mistake: the ports and kitchens of the new nation were filled with sophisticated and delightful 1700s sweets, from candied petals to cinnamon-covered nuts. Many were delivered through the cargo of ships, distributed through sanctioned acts of slavery, while others arrived via the intricate trade routes of Native Americans. Whether by land or sea, the sweets of early America were complex, remarkable, and foundational to the historical candy collection we celebrate today. Looking for a way to experience these early treats for yourself? Our carefully curated selections make a perfect historical candy gift—offering an authentic taste of the past that’s both educational and delicious. Want to know more? Find some interesting “Did You Know” facts here!
True Treats is the only historically accurate candy store in the world, bringing the past to life through researched sweets, teas, syrups, and more. Every product is rooted in history, telling the story of how people from all walks of life enjoyed treats through time. Leading this effort is Susan, a nationally recognized candy historian, researcher, and author who appears regularly on TV, radio, and in major publications. With over 40 years of experience, she has written ten books and founded True Treats to share the fascinating history of candy in a fun and delicious way. Susan’s work uncovers the surprising origins of America’s favorite sweets, from ancient uses of sugar to the candies of the 1900s. Through True Treats, Susan makes history an interactive experience, allowing customers to taste the past while learning the stories behind every bite.
