The English love sweets so much that it transcends to feelings. Consuming the English sweets to them goes beyond having a sweet tooth. It is part of what makes them tick. It’s the iron in blood. Or, the hydrogen in water.

Plus, most of the country’s traditional candies are made out of dried fruits. 

In this article, we are going to explore the common types of English sweets. 

Aniseed

One of the most popular English and taste is the aniseed. Some enjoy the taste, others abhor it. For those who haven’t had a taste of aniseed, it tastes a little stronger than liquorice. But, similar. To this day, there are two classes of the aniseed English Sweets being consumed. 

Hard boiled sweets 

The most common and traditional English sweets are the hard-boiled kinds. They are splendid combination of a variety of flavors such as fruits, herbs, and liquorice. 

They are made by heating sugar syrups till they have a consistency similar to candy acquiring its distinctive flavor and texture as it hardens. 

Army & Navy Sweets

In the past, soldiers or men who fought in the war were given sweets to boost their spirits especially during the First World War. Did it work? We don’t know and we can’t tell. However, it appears as though these English sweets finally got a name; Army & Navy Sweets. This sweet is a combination of liquorice and herbs. 

Barley Sugars

These sweets as the name implies is made from a combination of barley and sugar. What gives the sweet its distinctive flavor and color is the barley. 

Toffee 

Toffee has strong connections with Halloween because of “toffee apples”. However, this does not stop the sweet from becoming one of the most favorite in the UK at all times. It comes in a variety that is soft and chewy, or rigid. 

The two most common flavors are the fruit and mint flavors. 

Butterscotch 

There are a few things that are better than butterscotch. And, most are nonexistent. The butterscotch is a mixture of butter and brown sugar. Vanilla, other creamy, sweet, and delicate flavors are also added. 

Fudge

Fudge shares many similarities with toffee, however it is softer. Plus, it comes in a wide variety of flavors, including vanilla, chocolate, rum and raisin, and many more. 

Seaside rock

Its name has given it away already. When you go to the beach, you come home with a piece of rock, right? Now that rock this time around is a sweet. A rock that is hard, but chewy and sweet with a light mint flavor. 

Dolly Mixtures

How should we begin talks about dolly mixtures? These candies are available in fondant or jelly forms. These types of English sweets are common among exceptionally young females. 

Pink Shrimps

These sweets are foam-based candies with a delicate flavor that was frequently seen in the Woolworths pick and mix stand. These candies are still being widely consumed to this day usually in combination with other banana form siblings. 

Milk Bottles 

Except you’re an alien, you must have enjoyed or savored drinking milk in a bottle. Now, these English sweets are in the form of chewy candies despite their subtle flavor. This sweet is a favorite among many English people. 

What other English  sweets do you know? Let us know!