| Classic Almond Brittle Turron Rounds in Gift Bag by Vicens |
| """- Packed in cloth gift bag - Made by hand in Catalonia - All natural - PGI Agramunt - Classic Spanish Christmas candy These crunchy little rounds of turron are a great gift, and fun to share with coffee or tea. Each one is packed with whole roasted almonds coated in honey nougat. For over two hundred years the master confectioners at Vicens have made turron candy by hand in the village of Agramunt. Historically a Christmas candy, it is now enjoyed across Spain any time of year. Freshly roasted whole almonds are the centerpiece of this healthy treat. Honey, egg whites and sugar are heated in a kettle, then blended with the almonds. While still warm, the mixture is formed by hand into small rounds, then packaged in a beautiful cloth bag for you to enjoy or share as a gift. Turrones Vicens began in 1775 in the town of Agramunt in Catalonia. This traditional candy has protected status (PGI) to ensure that the quality and the candy-making tradition are protected from inferior imitations. Turron with this status must follow strict traditional methods and has to come from the town of Agramunt.In 2016, the master turron maker at Vicens, Angel Velasco, was awarded the title of Best Pastry Chef in the World at the prestigious Madrid Fusion food show. He was joined on stage by famed pastry chef Albert Adria, who collaborated with him to create a line of dynamic new turron flavors, such as Gin Tonic and Arroz con Leche, which are available at La Tienda."""
Price: 23.95  |