Grandma's Retro Butterscotch Disks
Grandma's Retro Butterscotch Disks
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Butterscotch has a fascinating history going straight to today. The flavor is endlessly familiar: rich, buttery and warm. As hard candies, the warmth lingers on your tongue, creating a pleasant and relaxed feeling throughout. No wonder butterscotch is the favorite candy of legends of grandmothers and their descendants. Some might say it’s the flavor of love
Product Details
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Size: 4 ounces in a 3x6" bag
Sugar, Corn Syrup, Artificial Flavor, Salt, Artificial Colors (Yellow 6, Yellow 5).
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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How Butterscotch Became the Ultimate Comfort Candy
For years, people assumed butterscotch was from Scotland. Actually, the word “butterscotch” refers to the process of “scorching” the candy as it’s made and not that it’s of Scotch descent. That being said, butterscotch, no matter who’s making it, contains butter, sugar, water and maybe vanilla and has since the 1800s. One ad in 1888 tells customers: “Get some old-fashioned butterscotch candy at the New Candy Factory. YUM! YUM!”.
So, if butterscotch was old-fashioned in 1888, when was it new? One theory states that butterscotch was “invented” in England in the 1700s, but that’s hard to prove. What isn’t hard to prove is that butterscotch was not a mere hard candy. It was a type of candy with an impressive array of iterations. One ad in 1890 tells us that “Butterscotch is attracting the attention of ladies. These candies are made with granulated sugar and chews like gum.” Was that a Taffy? Toffee? The ad doesn’t say.
The Sweet Journey Through Time Starts 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.
