The Complete Confectioner by Hannah Glasse is a truly comprehensive guide to all things sweet and delicious. From traditional recipes for cakes, pastries, and puddings to more exotic creations like candied fruits and marzipan, this book has it all.

What sets this book apart is its clear and easy-to-follow instructions. Glasse's writing style is straightforward and concise, making even the most intricate of recipes seem accessible to home cooks of all skill levels. The book is also filled with helpful tips and tricks, making it a valuable resource for anyone looking to improve their baking skills.

In addition to the recipes themselves, The Complete Confectioner also includes a wealth of historical information about the ingredients and techniques used in traditional confectionery. This adds an extra layer of depth to the book, making it not just a practical guide, but also a fascinating read for anyone interested in the history of baking.

Overall, The Complete Confectioner is a must-have for any aspiring pastry chef or home baker. With its extensive collection of recipes, clear instructions, and informative historical background, it is sure to become a well-loved addition to any cook's library.

Book Description:
The original version of Hannah Glasse’s ‘The Complete Confectioner’ was first produced about 1760 but the publication referenced here is from the year 1800 with considerable additions and corrections made by Maria Wilson, who played a significant part in editing this version of the book.
‘The Complete Confectioner’ gives an insight not only into a diverse range of recipes for desserts, sweet confections and sweetmeats popular for the dining table in 18th & 19th century Britain but also numerous instructions for pickling and preserving fruit and vegetables as well. And, as you might expect from Hannah Glasse’s original cookery book, ‘The Art of Cookery Made Plain and Easy’, you will find that the recipes and instructions presented here have been penned in her own inimitable no-nonsense style. So, please join me and Mrs Glasse as we again fire up the ovens and hopefully inspire you to re-create a number of these long-forgotten classic recipes that were enjoyed in centuries past. - Summary by Steve C