Discovering Pecans: A Swiss Take on U.S. Candy 🇨🇭➡️🇺🇸
Coming from Switzerland, I expected differences in U.S. confectionery—but I didn’t expect pecans to be such a star. Back home, hazelnuts and almonds dominate premium chocolate, but here, pecans shine in some of the most iconic treats.
Here’s my Top 10 Pecan Candy Finds so far:
1️⃣ Stuckey's Pecan Log Roll – A nostalgic classic.
2️⃣ DeMet's TURTLES – The perfect pecan, caramel & chocolate combo.
3️⃣ Goo Goo Cluster Supreme – A Southern favorite.
4️⃣ Lammes Candies Longhorns – Texas pecan & caramel clusters.
5️⃣ Russell Stover’s Pecan Delights – Premium pecan indulgence. RUSSEL STOVER CANDY
6️⃣ See's Candies Pecan Buds – Buttery pecans & smooth chocolate.
7️⃣ Elmer Chocolate's Gold Brick Eggs – A Louisiana favorite.
8️⃣ Mascot Pecan’s Pralines – A rich Southern treat. Mascot Pecan Co
9️⃣ Colts Chocolates' Bolt Bites – Nashville’s take on pecan candy.
🔟 The Great Texas Pecan Candy Chewy Pralines – Caramelized pecan perfection.
Did I miss a must-try? Let me know!
Beyond taste, pecans offer real sustainability & health benefits:
🌱 Sustainable: Native to North America, pecans need less water than almonds & support regenerative farming. Their long-living trees absorb carbon & improve soil health.
💪 Healthy: Low in sugar, high in good fats, fiber & antioxidants—ideal for premium, mindful indulgence. Their buttery texture also reduces the need for excess sugar.
Could pecans be the symbol of the future of candy—sustainable, nutritious & consciously indulgent? A step toward a better, elevated confectionery industry?