Russian merchants have long had strong trading links with the Middle East and the second most popular Russian sweet – pastila – is reminiscent of Turkish Delight.
Americans to feast on Russian blini as Teremok goes west
Americans to feast on Russian blini as Teremok goes west
However, the main ingredients of pastila, which first appeared in Russia in the 16th century, are no more exotic than sour apples, honey and egg whites. Until the 19th century, the recipe for the Kolomensky pastels – by far the most delicious – was a closely guarded secret, but then French candymakers added whipped egg-whites to an apple and fruit puree and discovered a new delicacy - the French marshmallow. At about the same time, Russian confectioners started using sugar instead of honey, and today pastels are made using the same process.
Russian merchants have long had strong trading links with the Middle East and the second most popular Russian sweet – pastila – is reminiscent of Turkish Delight.
Americans to feast on Russian blini as Teremok goes west
Americans to feast on Russian blini as Teremok goes west
However, the main ingredients of pastila, which first appeared in Russia in the 16th century, are no more exotic than sour apples, honey and egg whites. Until the 19th century, the recipe for the Kolomensky pastels – by far the most delicious – was a closely guarded secret, but then French candymakers added whipped egg-whites to an apple and fruit puree and discovered a new delicacy - the French marshmallow. At about the same time, Russian confectioners started using sugar instead of honey, and today pastels are made using the same process.
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