Lemon Flavored Hard Candies – 3 Pcs. x 200Gr

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Decorate them with sprinkles or toppings to match the occasion! Choose any color sprinkles to match your occasion's decor. Ingredients Driving on the Amalfi Coast Road, you’ll spot terraces of lemon groves climbing high up the steep cliffs. The lemons produced in this beautiful part of Campania have been prized for centuries for their intense flavour and healthy properties. Another Italian candy company over a century old, Baci Perugina, is probably the most confusing case on this list. Often, you’ll find its products labeled as Baci Perugina , other times just Perugina, without Baci. This company first established itself in the 1930’s selling honey hard candies that were also good for a sore throat. With this great marketing campaign under their belt, the company took off and today, it’s one of Italy’s best selling candies around.

If you’re feeling adventurous, you could try making a different flavor of homemade sour hard candy with a different fruit! But, depending on the fruit, you may want to strain your juice through a fine mesh strainer if it’s fairly pulpy or fibrous. Positano was an absolute dreamy dream. Italy is Paradise! If you’ve been there you understand the sentiment. In a blender or food processor, crush lemon drops. Add to cookie dough, leaving out a small amount (2 Tablespoons) for the cookie garnish. I’d say yes, cutting the recipe in half likely contributed to your mixture cooking a bit faster, which may have resulted in that burnt flavor you noticed around the 20 minute mark. If you try this using the halved measurements again, I would monitor closely and be prepared for a cook time closer to 15 minutes! Trust your taste buds if you start to notice that flavor change. However, if you’re a true foodie and are always open to trying something new, you can always take a peek at our collection of Italian candy and find something interesting.

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Hi Dawen, thank you for trying out the recipe and letting us know how it went for you! I’m sorry to hear that this batch is tasting a bit burnt, it sounds like you have some good ideas about how to adjust for next time.

Seriously, don’t be fooled by the cute heart shapes… Made with freshly-squeezed lemon juice, these homemade sour hard candies have an all-natural, fiercely tart taste. But, with a dose of sweet sugary goodness to complement the sour. The name of these iconic candies comes from the famous character Roxanna in the play Cyrano de Bergerac and the red candy wrapping is meant to be her dress, which is then removed! Does access to all that tradition make Hermabelle a legacy Italian candy, or is it still the baby that should be judged on its own merit? You decide. Create Unique Desserts: Incorporate your favorite Italian candies into desserts for an added touch of flavor. Some ideas include crushing biscotti and mixing them with chocolate candies for a unique ice cream topping, or using fruit-flavored jelly candies in a homemade fruit tart. In addition, Italian candies often incorporate ingredients that are intrinsic to their respective regions. For example, candies from Sicily might contain pistachio and almond flavors, while those from Tuscany might include honey or chestnut extracts. Sense of History and Tradition in Italian Candy-makingIn Campania, limoncello (Italian lemon liqueur) is often served very cold in pretty or decorative glasses. Its high alcohol content means you can store it in the freezer and pour it into frosty glasses that have also been chilled. One of the classic glass shapes is tall and skinny with a little handle to hold while you sip the ice cold, lemony liqueur. Different types of candies have varying storage requirements to maintain their taste and texture. Here are some general guidelines for storing your candies:

In the kitchens (cucine) of every ristorante, trattoria, or home along this divine coast, lemons are a part of the life and cuisine of the locals and used for everything from cooking, to cleaning, to beauty treatments. As always, nothing is wasted in Italy. Don’t miss: I Giardini di Cataldo in Sorrento are an orchard that’s been producing citrus since the 19th century. In the middle of the lemon grove, they have a shop where you can taste their limoncello, gelato and marmalades. Their classic Galatine milk-based toffee is the most popular in Italy, followed by the chocolate variety. Perugina Extra Dark Chocolate Tablet (70%) is deservedly considered one of the best dark chocolates on the market. Not too bitter and subtly sweet, with a velvety smooth melt-in-mouth texture. If dark chocolate is your jam - give it a go! Hermabelle (Fabbri 1905) The craftsmanship and love that goes into making Italian candies also highlight Italy's sense of la dolce vita - the sweet life. Indulging in Italian candies allows us to experience a small taste of this delightful philosophy, savoring every flavor and texture.

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Gifting Italian candies allows you to share your admiration for the Italian culture with your friends and family. By choosing candies that are regionally themed or artisanally crafted, you can create a thoughtful and unique gift that tells a story beyond taste. For example, you could select a bundle of candies that showcase the flavors of a particular region in Italy, such as Sicily's famed citrus fruits. A Taste of Italy's Culinary Heritage Like Amarelli, Vergani is the master of the craft for one particular product instead of a wide selection. But where Amarelli specializes in licorice, Vergani specializes in torrone.