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We have found ourselves in the amazing aisles of candy in supermarkets, often wondering what people may have eaten back in the day. That’s an exciting thought. We all wished at some point that we could time travel to an old era and see how people ate and drank. Here’s the thing: in most cultures, fruit and nuts were either dessert or used as a sweetener to make desserts and sweets. They are still eaten today. Check them out below —
1. PASTILA
Made with apple puree, pastila dates back to the 14th century. It was served to the Tzars of Russia and considered healthy due to the low amounts of sugar that went into the making of it. Also composed of egg whites, the pastila may resemble a meringue or a marshmallow before it is baked, thus giving it a light and airy appearance. Traditionally, it was sweetened with honey and called fruit leather.
2. WARMED BERRIES WITH HONEY
This may sound like a plain thing, but in fact, berries topped with honey were considered a luxury back in the day. It was wonderfully subtle and made a great treat when the berry season was in full spring. It needs very little effort, and best of all can be so healthy!
