Many countries claim to be the origin
of marzipan. However, it is believed that marzipan originated in Persia and was
introduced in Europe by Turks. Which European country was the first one that
was introduced to marzipan? We may never find out. However, stories from
different countries are worth telling and here is one from Spain.
Toledo is a charming town located in
central Spain. Once, known for its tolerance, where three cultures coexisted
together: Christian, Jewish and Muslim. Today the city is famous for two gastronomical
products: Manchego cheese and marzipan.
According to the legend, after a
battle, there was famine. There was no wheat to make bread. However, there was
plenty of sugar and almonds. The nuns from the nearest convent outside Toledo
walls mixed the almonds with sugar and fed hungry people. The sweet delicacy
was quite different from regular bread, but it worked for the survival time.
Much later, it became famous as a sweet treat.
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