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Modjeska - Caramel Marshmallow

Modjeska - Caramel Marshmallow

$18.58 USD
$18.58 USD
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The perfect union of two American classics: fresh creamy marshmallow enrobed in a caramel coating. These are specially made so you can sink your teeth into the warm sweetness. What really sets them apart is the recipe – passed down for four generations, made in small batches, and wrapped meticulously in the classic wax paper.  As one True Treats customer said: “The marshmallow tempers the stickiness of the caramel, and the combo is a true delight.

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Corn Syrup. Sugar, Cream, Milk, Evaporated Milk, Invert Sugar,  Corn Starch, Dextrose, Gelatin, Egg Albumen, Vanilla

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.

Historical Insights

Caramel covered marshmallows were originally called “caramel biscuits,” which have been around since the late 1800s. This version was made in 1889 in Kentucky and called the “Modjeska.”  So why the name? In 1889, renowned Polish actress Madame Helena Modjeska thrilled Kentucky audiences with her performance in the debut of Ibsen’s play, “The Doll’s House.” So impressed was a confectioner in the audience, he named his caramel biscuit the “Modjeska” in her honor. These are the caramels he made.

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Modjeska – The Sweet History of a Legendary Confection

Caramels are an American invention that emerged from the European caramelized sugar of the seventeenth century and is the essence of the praline which the French brought to Louisiana in the 1760s. The caramel came into its own in the late 1800s, around the time when Hershey started the Lancaster Caramel Company. The Encyclopedia of Food and Beverages, published in 1901, gives this definition of caramel: “Sugar and corn syrup cooked to a proper consistence in open stirring kettles, run out in thin sheets on marble slab tables and cut into squares when cooled.” That recipe is not an industry standard: Hershey, compliments of his Denver caramel-making employer, knew to substitute paraffin wax for milk. Either way, caramel played a welcome part in candy where, with nuts, chocolate coating, or simply solo, they are one of America’s favorite candies today.

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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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