{"product_id":"french-calissons-daix-candy","title":"Confectioner Maffren, Calissons d'Aix Traditional French Provence Candy","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConfectioner Maffren, Calissons d'Aix Traditional French Provence Candy, 7.76 oz (220 g), 18 Pieces\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBring 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat is a Calisson? \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA 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.\u003cbr\u003eIts distinctive almond shape and tender texture make it a charming addition to a dessert plate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA thoughtful gift for a Francophile or a sweet finishing touch to an afternoon coffee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePresented in a decorative diamond-shaped gift box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eEach diamond-shaped decorative box weighs 220 grams \/ 7.8 oz (18 pieces)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIngredients: 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\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllergen information: May contain traces of peanuts, almonds, and milk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in France\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0765\/2019\/files\/made-in-france_e8fb54ee-6ffa-4126-bd92-3f1baaa32e07_small.jpg?v=1475615730\" alt=\"Made in France\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConfectioner Maffren\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConfectioner Maffren was founded by Daniel Maffren in the Provençal village Le Poët in 1945. It is is renowned for its fine nougats and calissons.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"French Feast","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50766935163097,"sku":"MECA2","price":38.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0765\/2019\/files\/Calissons_de_Provence_Maffren_4.jpg?v=1792456089","url":"https:\/\/aubongoutboutique.com\/products\/french-calissons-daix-candy","provider":"Au Bon Goût Boutique","version":"1.0","type":"link"}