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Master Candy Making at Home: Top Cookbooks for Sweets and Confectionery

Cook Like a Pro: "La Confiserie" by Christophe Felder

Recipes: Calissons, loukoums, fruit jellies, barley sugars, roudoudous, liquorice, caramels, gummies, berlingots...

Standout feature: Workshop-style guidance with illustrated step-by-step instructions and expert technical tips. It's like joining a hands-on class with renowned pastry chef Christophe Felder.

"La Confiserie" by Christophe Felder, Editions de la Martinière, €20.

Build a Full Menu: "Cooking the Sweets" by Laurence Quéléen

Recipes: Desserts inspired by classic sweets (carambar tartlets, Pierrot Gourmand popsicles, tagada mini-creams), plus savory dishes (tournedos with Cambrai bêtise sauce, black pudding with miner's pastille).

Standout feature: Creative sweet-savory pairings that elevate everyday cooking.

"Cooking the Sweets" by Laurence Quéléen, Editions Ouest-France, €19.90.

Perfect Your Classics: "Sweets and Confectionery" by Annie Rigg

Recipes: Berlingots, caramels, fudges, nougats, lollipops, marshmallows, fruit jellies, nougatines...

Standout feature: Stunning photos offering pro presentation ideas for gifting your creations.

"Sweets and Confectionery" by Annie Rigg, Prat Editions, €19.