handmade stained glass candy

handmade stained glass candy. a true, hard-to-find, old-fashioned candy. perhaps the most impressive aspect of stained glass is its appearance. glittering chards of candy, that so closely resemble stained glass, the candy inherited its name. the chards are smooth and clear, crisp but not so hard as to hurt your teeth, like some other hard candies. the flavorwhether cherry, cinnamon, sassafras, or lemon, much like the clear, old-fashioned lollipop. also known as hard tack, this candy is so lovely it has endured for years. the history and a period image is on the label. find more in susan’s newest book: fun foods of america.