Calisson
Traditional candy from Aix-en-Provence / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Calissons are a traditional French candy consisting of a smooth, pale yellow, homogeneous paste of candied fruit (especially melons and oranges) and ground almonds topped with a thin layer of royal icing.[1] They have a texture similar to that of marzipan, but with a fruitier, distinctly melon-like flavour. They are often almond-shaped and are typically about five centimeters (two inches) in length.
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Alternative names | canisson, canissoun |
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Type | Confectionery |
Place of origin | France |
Serving temperature | cold |
Main ingredients | candied fruit (especially melons and oranges), almond meal or flour, fondant |
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Calissons are traditionally associated with the town of Aix-en-Provence, France, and most of the world's supply is still made in the Provence region.