This sweet nutty treat is a Christmas essential in Spain. Like so many things in Spain, the treat dates from Arab conquest in the early Middle Ages. Artisan makers in the Alicante region became famous for producing the sweet treat which became a gift offered by patrons to their workers at Christmas time after the Reconquest. Around 34,000 tons of turrón is produced in Spain each year with almost 90 percent of it being sold at Christmas. Photo: Fiona GovanNo Spanish christmas table is complete without turrón.

Source: The Local December 11, 2019 09:56 UTC