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sweets. Les violettes de Toulouse. Violets of Toulouse are made from cool flowers of violets crystallized in the sugar. They are a specialty of Toulouse where they are known under the name of violets of Toulouse.
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Les violettes de Toulouse Violets of Toulouse are made from cool flowers of violets crystallized in the sugar. They are a specialty of Toulouse where they are known under the name of violets of Toulouse. Their manufacture is very delicate, which justifies their cost. Some people just like eating these crunchy sweets and others use them to decorate desserts.
One of the oldest French candies, it is made in Rouen, Normandy. The candy was created in the 16th century and was prepared with concentrated apple juice and sugar, heated to high temperatures before being shaped into sticks. The initial recipe was improved by adding glucose and then apple essence and lemon juice which makes it look clear. The current shape was arrived at in 1865 and it represented the big Clock of Rouen, and has a traditional and recognizable packaging. Sucre de pommes