Confectioner Maffren, Calissons d'Aix Traditional French Provence Candy

Confectioner Maffren, Calissons d'Aix Traditional French Provence Candy, 7.76 oz (220 g), 18 Pieces Bring a little Provençal sweetness to your table with Maffren calissons. Smooth almond paste and candied melon meet a delicate layer of royal icing in these traditional French confections, presented in an elegant diamond-shaped box. What is a Calisson? A specialty of Aix-en-Provence, a calisson is a traditional French confection made with ground almonds and candied fruit, set on a thin wafer and topped with icing. Its distinctive almond shape and tender texture make it a charming addition to a dessert plate. The recipe of calisson, Provence's almond-shaped signature confectionery, dates back to the 15th century. This delicious specialty is made of candied fruit (mainly melon and orange) and ground almonds topped with a thin layer of white icing. Its taste is not unlike marzipan, with a fruitier flavor. A thoughtful gift for a Francophile or a sweet finishing touch to an afternoon coffee. Specifications Presented in a decorative diamond-shaped gift box Each diamond-shaped decorative box weighs 220 grams / 7.8 oz (18 pieces) Ingredients: Almonds, French candied melon, sugar, icing sugar, lavender honey, invert sugar syrup, natural orange blossom extract, candied orange peels, and a thin potato-starch wafer base Allergen information: May contain traces of peanuts, almonds, and milk Made in France About Confectioner Maffren Confectioner Maffren was founded by Daniel Maffren in the Provençal village Le Poët in 1945. It is is renowned for its fine nougats and calissons.