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 I plan on finishing most of my holiday preparations early this season, and, in part, that means my baking and confection-making. I like to give an epicurean treat to the special people in my life each year, and this year I decided to make Calissons. Most of the world's supply of Calissons, a unique almond paste candy, comes from Aix en Provence. Most visitors to Aix come away with a penchant for the distinctive candy. They're hard to find, but taking the time to make them from scratch is well worth the effort... Read more.
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Candied Chestnuts Recipe
 If chestnuts roasting over a crackling fire are evocative of happy times and holidays, then candied chestnuts are their luxurious cousins, served only as the most indulgent of treats. So beloved is the flavor in France, that the Berthillon Glacier in Paris usually sells out of their dreamy marron glace within hours. Bring the unique, warmly sweet flavor into your own kitchen with this easy candied chestnuts recipe It takes a time commitment of a few days to get to the delicious finish line, but active cooking time is less than 30 minutes, in total...Read more.
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Salted Butter Caramels Recipe
 Smooth, creamy caramel blends with a sharp salty note in thissalted butter caramels recipe Try serving the salted caramels with a tiny sprinkling of salt or dip them in melted chocolate for delicious contrast. These make the perfect holiday treat for coworkers and friends... Read more.
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5-Star Orangettes Recipe
 Orangettes are strips of candied orange peel dipped in dark chocolate. They make an elegant gift and look great served on a decorative dish along with the coffee at the end of a meal. This recipe is several steps long, but it can be doubled if you want a bigger serving for the time spent in the kitchen... Read more.
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Montelimar Style Nougat Recipe
 This nougat blanc recipe is a classic Montelimar-style candy. Nougat de Montelimar is specifically protected by an AOC, or controlled term of origin. The famous candy must hail from the city in southeastern France and contain at least 28% almonds, 25% honey, and 2% pistachios, all of the highest quality. This recipe meets the ingredients standard, and although you may not be sitting in Montelimar right now, you can whip up a delicious batch of the low-fat candy in your own kitchen... Read more.
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