Definition of confection

The word "confection" is derived from the Latin word "conficere," which means "to bring together" or "to prepare." In medieval times, those who prepared sweet treats for consumption, mainly in monasteries, were known as conficciones, which is where the original French word "confiser" originated. As the tradition of preparing and selling sweets spread beyond monasteries, the term "confiserie" or "confectionery" came into use. Over time, the French term "confiserie" was anglicized to "confection," which referred to the journey of preparing and shaping edible substances, such as sugars, fats, and fruits, into a variety of sweet delights. Today, the term "confection" refers to a wide range of sweet treats, from chocolates and candies to cakes and pastries, that are made using various techniques and ingredients. In short, the word "confection" continues to carry the same meaning of preparing and presenting sweetened delicacies as it did in the original Latin root word.