Marron glacé

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A marron glacé (plural marrons glacés) is a confection consisting of a chestnut candied in sugar syrup and glazed.

[edit] History

Marrons glacés are said to have been created in the 16th century in Lyon or Cuneo [1]; the earliest citation in French is from 1690.[2]

In 1882, Clément Faugier opened the first factory producing them industrially in Privas, Ardèche; three years later, he introduced crème de marrons de l'Ardèche, sweetened chestnut purée, made from chestnuts broken during the production process.[3]

[edit] Uses

Marrons glacés may be eaten on their own or used to garnish or sauce various desserts.

[edit] Notes

  1. ^ Taccuini Storici
  2. ^ Oxford English Dictionary, s.v. marron glacé
  3. ^ Etablissements Clément Faugier company page



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