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Orange peels have a bitter flavor that pairs well with sweet flavors – such as chocolate and sugar. That’s why Chocolate Covered Orange Peels are so enticing and delicious. The peels are bitter, but offset by a sugar coating that some call the venerable glacé. The bitter and sweet is further balanced by a chocolate shell, spread evenly in every bite. The texture is smooth on the outside, and compliant within, the glaze creating a subtle softness. A complex and dignified convergence of flavors that have been admired through history for their health and medicinal values – as a candy, they offer a whole new reason to enjoy them all! Comes with the history on the label and period illustration, for a true taste of the times!
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A Zesty Delight: Why Chocolate-Covered Orange Peels Are a Must-Try
Throughout the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries orange, and, for that matter, lemons were confections in their own right, particularly the peel. Martha Washington’s cookbook contains a recipe for sugared peels that were boiled repeatedly until the bitterness was more or less knocked out of them and a sugary coating had formed. As for chocolate - it’s long been valued as a medicine, healthy food, aphrodisiac, and necessity. While chocolate originated in Mesoamerica, most citrus likely originated in Southcentral Asia. As a candy, peels are typically crystalized or candied into what is commonly called a “glace.” For more on the wonders of glacé fruits read on.
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.
