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Cream Filberts - Handmade

Cream Filberts - Handmade

Regular price $7.25 USD
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These delightful candies are, indeed, unique. The outer shell is crisp, with a creamy sugar filling, and a crunchy filbert inside. They look like little snowballs, equally at home in a decorative bowl or straight from the bag. They’re the perfect accompaniment for a cup of tea or coffee but great as an anytime snack.

I discovered cream filberts when I was researching candies of the 18th and 19th centuries. There they were in a volume from the early 1800s professing to be the only world’s only food encyclopedia.  The book described cream filberts as “old-fashioned” candy, with ingredients identical to the ones used today!

Cream filberts go by other names such as “sugar plums” a style of candy dating back to the 1500s, and “mothball candy” the name it was given in the 1940s because they look like the mothballs people once used to protect their clothing from moths.

Cream filberts have been going in and out of style for centuries. Lucky fo us, we still have them today!

 

 *Comes in a 4 oz, heat sealed bag*

 

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Cream Filberts: A Forgotten Classic with a Sweet History

Cream Filberts are a rare, nostalgic treat with a unique history dating back to the 1600s. These candies feature a filbert nut surrounded by creamy sugar and a crisp sugar shell, creating a delightful texture with each bite. Once a popular sweet, they later became known as "mothball candy" due to their resemblance to mothballs, though their flavor is far more delicious. Inspired by sugar plums, these candies are part of a long tradition of sugar-coated nuts that have evolved over centuries. While their popularity waned, cream filberts remain a cherished old-fashioned candy, made in small batches and enjoyed by those who remember their history. But what makes them so special that they've lasted for centuries? The answer may surprise you...

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.

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Jeanene Goll

Excellent candy. Reminds me of my childhood days in Michigan.

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Patricia Dersnah

Just the amount I wanted at a reasonable price.

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jane Straut

Expensive but worth it

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Jo Ziegler
Love this company!!

I’ve had the pleasure of ordering from this company for over 10 years now and they never disappoint!! They are one of the few true candy makers that carry my mom’s favorite treat. It’s always the highlight of her holiday to open and enjoy her crème filberts. Homemade and packaged to perfection with fast delivery. I hope they continue to be around for a very long time!!

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Mary Zebel

So delicious and wonderful treat