Comfit

/ˈkʌmfɪt/

noun

A sweet snack made by coating a nut, seed, or piece of spice in sugar.

My grandmother always has a dish of comfits on her table during the holidays.

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A 'comfit' is traditionally a type of candy, primarily sugary and sweet.

At the fair, colorful comfits were sold in small bags.

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'Comfit' has historical roots. It was more common in older, particularly medieval, cuisine.

Medieval banquets often featured precious spices turned into comfits as a luxury.

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While nuts are common, 'comfit' can include sugared seeds or spices too.

Coriander seeds turned into comfits were served after the meal.

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