Ribbon Candy

Ribbon candy is a classic, old-fashioned candy recognized by its distinctive thin, wavy, or pleated glass-like strips, which are typically folded and arranged to resemble a ribbon, a unique shape achieved by carefully pulling, stretching, and folding a warm, malleable sugar mixture. This candy has roots dating back to the 17th century in Europe, but its widespread popularity and the development of specialized folding techniques largely occurred in the 1800s, often produced by candy makers using simple tools like copper kettles, marble slabs, and manual cutters. The colorings and flavoring with traditional wintergreen, cinnamon, clove, and peppermint, explains its membership in the Christmas Candy collection.