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polkagris

🇸🇪 A dish from Sweden

polkagris, a dish from Sweden
Niklas Morberg · CC BY-SA 2.0

Polkagris is a Swedish stick candy that was invented in 1859 by Amalia Eriksson in the town of Gränna, Sweden. It remains a well-known albeit old-fashioned candy in Sweden, often sold at fairs, Christmas markets, and the like.

What gives it away

🥘Main ingredientssugar, glucose syrup, peppermint flavoring
🔥Cooking methodboiled sugar pulled and twisted into sticks
👅Flavour & stylesweet, minty, hard candy
🕒When it’s eatena candy treat sold at fairs and seasonal markets

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Frequently asked questions

Where does polkagris come from?
polkagris is a dish that originated in Sweden.
What is polkagris?
Polkagris is a Swedish stick candy that was invented in 1859 by Amalia Eriksson in the town of Gränna, Sweden. It remains a well-known albeit old-fashioned candy in Sweden, often sold at fairs, Christmas markets, and the like.