What You Need to Know
A leach was a popular medieval sweetmeat (confection) consisting of a thick, jelly-like preserve which set hard enough to be sliced for serving.
Steps
- 1.
Leach de Damask (England (14th century)): Used quince paste as base for elaborate molded desserts
- 2.
Leach Lombard (Italy (Renaissance period)): Incorporated almonds and rosewater for aristocratic banquets
- 3.
Hippocras Jelly (France (medieval)): Spiced wine jelly served as a digestive at feasts
The Science
Primary Reaction
Gelation