Kafkas Candied Chestnut (Kestane Sekeri) Marron Glace 344g

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Kafkas Candied Chestnut is the classic Turkish kestane sekeri - whole chestnuts slow-cooked in sugar syrup until they turn soft, glossy and deeply sweet. This is the same confectio n the French call marron glace, made by Kafkas, a Bursa house that has specialised in candied chestnuts since 1930. Bursa sits at the foot of Uludag and has long been Turkey's chestnut capital, which is why its candied chestnuts are so well known. Each chestnut keeps its shape and develops a tender, almost jam-like centre under a thin sugar glaze. The flavour is rich and honeyed, with the gentle, earthy roundness of real chestnut rather than plain sweetness. They are not chewy and not hard - they melt slowly and are meant to be eaten one at a time. The 344g box arrives gift-ready: a black and gold presentation box with each chestnut sealed in its own gold foil wrapper, so pieces stay fresh and travel well. It is a natural pairing with Turkish coffee or black tea, an after-dinner sweet, or a present for someone who appreciates traditional Turkish desserts. What it is: whole candied chestnuts in sugar syrup (kestane sekeri / marron glace) Brand: Kafkas, candied-chestnut specialist from Bursa since 1930 Texture and taste: soft, syrup-glazed, honeyed and lightly earthy Net weight: 344g, gift box with individually gold-foil-wrapped pieces Best served: with Turkish coffee or tea, as an after-dinner treat, or as a gift Show more