Easter Honey Sesame Brittle
Easter Honey Sesame Brittle
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The brittle is an old time favorite and well it should be. It has the perfect snap, a satisfying sweet and salty texture, and a lingering finish. The love of brittle isn’t actually old, however. It’s ancient. And it all started with honey sesame brittle! So what could be better for Easter than that?? This amazing treat is sweet but not cloying, with the subtle snap and crunch of sesame seeds. Remarkably, the pieces are not sticky; in fact, you can carry them to a picnic, to work as a snack, and serve them as a favorite treat. Wrapped and ready, they’ll find a welcome place in an Easter Basket and since they’re all-natural, they’re also guilt-free! Love nuts and honey? Then you’ll love our other ancient sweets such as honey with nuts and nougat.
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Size: 4 pieces
Honey, Tapioca Syrup, Sesame Seeds, Glucose
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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Honey Sesame Brittle: The World’s First Brittle
Many of the early candies were honey-based, such as the pasteli, also known as Honey Sesame Brittle, the first brittle in written history, consisting of honey with sesame seeds and, occasionally, lemon. This delightful treat, still sold at True Treats today, was likely the food Homer referred to in The Iliad as honey and sesame pie. Another honey-based original was the nougat, a soft, sweet honey mixture with nuts, typically almonds or walnuts, suspended inside. Nougat dates back to the Roman food writer Apicius in the first century CE.
Its offspring, still available today, include the Torrone in Italy, which originated in the 15th century, the nougat of France, circa the sixteenth century, and the Torró of Spain, which is roughly 500 years old. To discover the fascinating story of honey in the U.S., take a look at our blog excerpted in Susan Benjamin’s 10th book, Sweet as Sin.
Want to learn more about brittle – and even get some of the old-time recipes? Read on!
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.
