Marzipan Fruit Gift Box - 4 oz

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Bergen Marzipan Fruit Gift Box – 4 oz This delightful 4 oz gift box features nine handcrafted marzipan pieces, each formed into a vibrant fruit shape using fresh California almonds . From apples and pears to peaches and citrus, the assortment is as colorful as it is flavorful. Each piece is nestled in its own paper cup and sealed in a festive box, making it a perfect treat for gifting, entertaining, or indulging in a bit of old-world confectionery charm. Marzipan’s origins trace back to 15th-century Lübeck, Germany, where legend says bakers created it during a famine when flour was scarce. With only eggs, sugar, and almonds on hand, they crafted a sweet substitute that became a cherished delicacy. Today, Bergen continues that tradition with premium ingredients and artistic flair. 4 oz box with 9 randomly assorted fruit-shaped marzipan pieces Made fresh with California almonds for rich, authentic flavor Kosher under the Orthodox Union A classic European confection with roots in Lübeck’s culinary history Perfect for holiday gifts, dessert trays, or a touch of edible elegance The invention of marzipan is usually attributed to Lübeck, Germany. Legend has it that during a 15th-century famine when flour for making bread became scarce, the senate of Lübeck ordered bakers to create a replacement. Using eggs, sugar, and stores of almonds, the clever bakers came up with marzipan. Ingredients: Almond and Apricot Kernel paste, Sugar, Corn Syrup, Sorbitol, Colors (FD&C Yellow #5 & #6, Red #40, Blue #1). No Artificial perservatives Show more