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My great grandmother always had those hard strawberry-filled drops in the wrapper that looked like a strawberry! Good memories! - Dana Perkins, True Treats Friend
A top seller for us today! A true classic.
Strawberry-filled candies are a favorite at True Treats. The reason could be the texture: a hard, candy shell with a smooth, jelly-like filling. The perfect complement. Or it could be the flavor, sweet as strawberry jam with barely hint of tartness. Or, perhaps the wrapper. While other hard candies were wrapped in clear plastic, strawberry-filled candies were wrapped to look like their namesake - a strawberry with seed-speckled design on the wrapper, and a leaf-like green top. More than anything, though, filled strawberries are jam-packed with memories. That’s because legends of grandmothers – and even grandfathers, too - gave strawberry filled candies to the children they loved. Grandmothers displayed them in candy bowls and carried them in their purses – free for the taking. Always delightful.
Crisp hard candy shell with a warm sweet jelly-like center. Delicious and a favorite of grandmothers for generations along with sour balls,butterscotch disks, clove candy…well, you know the list. A symbol that all was right in the world when World War II ended. A symbol of affluence after the Depression. Carry the tradition with friends, family, even strangers you happen to like! Bring them into your home and share!
Carry the tradition with friends, family, even strangers you happen to like! Bring them into your home and share! Comes in a 4-ounce recyclable bag with the history on the label.
DID YOU KNOW: Fruit was once sold together with candy. Family events, holiday parties contained sumptuous strawberries beside chocolates and cakes.
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Size: 4 ounces in a 3x6" bag
Sugar, Corn Syrup, And Less Than 2% Of The Following: Citric Acid, Dried Apples, Artificial Flavor, Artificial Color Red #40, Red #40 Lake, Red #3, Blue #1.
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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Unwrapping the Tradition of Strawberry-Filled Hard Candies
Grandmothers and grandfathers, too, gave candy for a few surprising – and poignant – reasons. First candy had long been used as a treat, a medicine, or both. So, grandparents considered those strawberry-filled candies, Lifesavers, and other hard candies good for sore throats. Canada Mints, once known as “soft paste” medicines, were considered good for upset stomachs – my Grandfather used them to treats his ulcers. Chewing gum, from Teaberry to Double Mint, freshened the breath, cleaned the teeth, and also alleviated stomach distress. Others, such as Circus Peanuts, were made for fun, fun, fun (later to be morphed into Lucky Charm cereal!).
Reason #2: People living in the first half of the 20th century had to deal with sugar shortages due to the Great Depression and two World Wars. No sugar – no candy. When candy returned after years of absence, it became a symbol of affluence, well-being, and a sign that all was right in the world. When grandparents gave their grandchildren candy it was a gift of all that and a symbol of love.
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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