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Szaloncukor – Hungarian Christmas Candy

[ 1 ] December 8, 2009 | The Hungarian Girl
Szaloncukor

The Szaloncukor is a type of parlour candy that is hung on Christmas trees in Hungary.

There’s no doubt that Hungarians sure love their sweets!

Szaloncukor is a type of candy made from fondant that is hung from Christmas trees as decorations in Hungary.

The tradition of hanging these candies on the Christmas tree started in the 19th century. It was named Szaloncukor because the tree usually stood in the parlour, the most luxurious room in the houses of the nobility and middle-classes.

Szaloncukor was originally made from fondant, however, the candy became so popular that it was made with other flavors including strawberry, coconut, and hazelnut.

Today, the Szaloncukor is sold in stores across Hungary and in many part of Europe. Some families will still make their own Szaloncukor at home.

So, if you’re looking for a way to celebrate a traditional Hungarian Christmas, don’t forget to hang the Szaloncukor on your Christmas tree.

Boldog Karácsonyt Ünnepeket! (Merry Christmas!)

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