Retro Caramel Cubes

Caramel – A Truly American Treat!

Caramel was invented in the 1850s, a true American original based on the process of caramelizing sugar. Delicious All-American Caramel was born! Soon, people added caramel to everything from chocolates to caramel covered marshmallows – AKA the caramel biscuit or “modjeska.”

Caramel in the 1900s and Beyond

In the early 1900s, caramel found its way into a new treat called the candy bar. The Sugar Daddy, Sugar Babies, caramel creams and more – America was hooked on caramel! Today, caramel is still one of the nation’s favorite candies. 4 oz in a heat-sealed bag with the history on the label.