Romney's Kendal Mint Cake 85 g (Pack of 8)

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Step 1 Grease and line a 20cm square tin and with baking parchment. Mix sugar, glucose and 250ml water in a large pan. Stir over low heat until sugar dissolves. Turn up heat to medium and bubble, swirling the pan occasionally rather than stirring. Our Kendal Mint Cake NRG BARs are still made by hand the traditional way using: Sugar, Glucose Syrup and a top-secret blend of natural Peppermint Oil. Today, Kendal Mint Cake is still produced in the Kendal area and has expanded to include various flavors and variations, although the traditional peppermint-flavored version remains a classic favorite. It is enjoyed by hikers, climbers, and anyone with a sweet tooth who appreciates its unique minty taste and energy-boosting properties. How to Make the Kendal Mint Cake

Increase the heat to medium-high and insert a candy thermometer into the mixture. Heat the mixture, stirring occasionally, until it reaches a temperature of 150°C (300°F). Step 4: Add the Peppermint Extract Kendal Mint Cake goes well with tea or coffee. The sweet, minty taste complements the bitterness of tea or coffee, making it a delicious midday treat.We have worked hard to create a product that does not compromise the Original Taste & texture people already know and love by partnering with the oldest manufacturers. The biggest different is the upgraded "recharged" ingredients. Vanilla Mint Cake: Substitute vanilla essence for peppermint for a milder flavor. Vanilla’s smooth sweetness complements the cake’s light, minty taste. Whatever the future of tourism for the Lake District, and for Kendal in particular, it’s clear that a mint-flavoured bar beloved of mountaineers will long continue to be associated with it. The ingredients are no different from the original Kendal mint cake recipe. Sugar, glucose, water and our special blended peppermint oil are all used. Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman included mint cake in their supplies for their 2004 motorcycle trip around the world in Long Way Round. [ citation needed]

With 150 years of experience, we have developed the perfect Kendal mint cake recipe. Each batch of mint cake is still made the original way in our factory based in the heart of Kendal.Quiggin’s: Quiggin’s is one of the oldest and most well-known producers of Kendal Mint Cake. The Quiggin family has been making confectionery since 1840, and they are credited with forming the mint cake company when one of the sons, Daniel Quiggin, moved to Kendal in 1880. The mixture of sugar, glucose syrup, and water are placed in a large copper bowl. The pan is then heated while the mixture is continuously stirred. If the mixture isn’t constantly stirred, it becomes clear, rather than the opaque cloudy appearance mint cake is known for. Using Victorian Factory Methods The Lake District remains proud of its home-grown product, and Kendal mint cake can be found just about everywhere in Kendal. It retains an old-fashioned reputation, but that’s key to its appeal to tourists and locals alike. “It’s not changed,” said Paula. “It’s still made by hand.”

Romney's was founded in 1918, and used an old recipe to create mint cake. This mint cake was sold in Kendal and sent by train to other areas of the north-west for sale. In 1987, Romney's bought Wiper's Mint Cake from Harry Wiper, who had inherited ownership of Wiper's in 1960 when his father Robert Wiper died. [10]Our signature Kendal Mint Cake is proudly rooted in Kendal, a town in Cumbria, England. It's a tradition we're honoured to continue. Lemon Mint Cake: Instead of peppermint, try lemon essence or zest. Lemon’s tartness complements the cake’s, zesty sweetness. It's a delightful conundrum! While named "cake", our Kendal Mint Cake is more akin to a confectionery delight. George Romney Ltd is a fourth-generation confectionery business that you’ll find located on the edge of the Lake District National Park in the market town of Kendal. Our online shop also offers an extensive range of sweets, confectionery and gifts, meaning you will find precisely what you want.