Bêtise de Cambrai

Bêtises de Cambrai (French literally nonsense from Cambrai ) are French confectionery made ​​of caramelized sugar. According to the original recipe, which has existed since about 1850, white caramel candies are flavored with mint, nowadays, there are also other flavors. The exact origin of the recipe is unclear, there are at least two French manufacturers ( Despinoy and Afchain ), masquerading as primary producers. It is clear that the cushion-shaped bêtises de Cambrai are one of the oldest known in France confectionery.