An Art Nouveau Decorative Tin Filled with Seven Traditional Spanish Christmas Sweets
Autumn Woman Assorted Sweets Tin 300g by Obrador Real brings together seven varieties of traditional confectionery from Estepa, Seville, presented in an elegant decorative metal tin featuring an Art Nouveau-inspired illustration. The design depicts a woman surrounded by autumn flowers and foliage, making this assortment a particularly attractive Christmas gift.
Inside is a selection of polvorones, mantecados, filled puff pastries and traditional wine biscuits. The 300g assortment offers an opportunity to sample several Spanish Christmas specialities without choosing a large family-sized box. Once the sweets have been enjoyed, the decorative tin can be kept and reused.
An Elegant Art Nouveau-Inspired Illustration
One of the main attractions of this particular assortment is its presentation. The decoration is inspired by an original illustration by Louis Rhead, an artist associated with the Art Nouveau movement of the late nineteenth century.
The image portrays a serene woman surrounded by leaves, flowers and autumnal details. Its flowing natural forms and ornamental style reflect the Art Nouveau aesthetic, in which female figures and botanical elements frequently take centre stage.
The tin measures 19.5cm long, 13cm wide and 5cm high. Its compact dimensions make it easy to include in a Christmas hamper or present as a gift in its own right. Once empty, it can be reused to store small keepsakes, photographs or other treasured items.
Which Sweets Are Included in the Autumn Woman Tin?
The tin contains seven different Obrador Real specialities, offering a variety of traditional recipes, fillings and textures:
- Mini Almond Polvorón: a classic crumbly Spanish Christmas biscuit with the distinctive flavour of almonds.
- Mini Cinnamon Mantecado: a traditional Spanish shortbread-style biscuit with a warm cinnamon flavour.
- Mini Extra Virgin Olive Oil Mantecado: a variation of the traditional mantecado made with extra virgin olive oil.
- Chocolate-Coated Butter and Almond Polvorón: combines the delicate texture of an almond polvorón with a chocolate coating.
- Orange-Filled Puff Pastry: crisp pastry layers surrounding a sweet citrus filling.
- Raspberry-Filled Puff Pastry: a fruity alternative featuring a raspberry filling.
- Pedro Ximénez Wine and Almond Ring Biscuit: a traditional Spanish sweet made with Pedro Ximénez dessert wine and almonds.
This variety sets the assortment apart from boxes containing only polvorones or mantecados. It brings together classic Spanish Christmas biscuits with chocolate-coated treats and fruit-filled pastries, offering several different flavours and textures to enjoy after a festive meal.
A 300g Decorative Tin Made for Christmas Gifting
The 300g format is particularly suitable for a thoughtful Christmas present, a small seasonal gift or sharing a selection of traditional sweets at a family gathering.
At Licorea, we particularly recommend this assortment for Christmas hampers, corporate Christmas gifts and gourmet gift boxes. The illustrated tin makes an attractive gift in its own right, while the varied selection of confectionery is ideal for anyone who enjoys discovering traditional Spanish Christmas treats.
The Autumn Woman design also appeals to collectors of decorative tins and those who appreciate vintage illustrations and Art Nouveau artwork.
How to Enjoy and Store the Assorted Sweets
We recommend serving the sweets at room temperature, accompanied by coffee, tea or a herbal infusion. The polvorones and mantecados are particularly suitable for a traditional after-dinner Christmas selection, while the orange and raspberry puff pastries offer a fruity contrast.
The Pedro Ximénez wine biscuit can also be paired with a small glass of sweet sherry, complementing one of its distinctive ingredients.
For the best storage conditions, keep the assortment in a cool, dry place, away from direct light and moisture. Close the tin properly after each use to help protect the remaining sweets.
Ingredients and Allergens
As this assortment contains seven different specialities, the ingredients vary between products. Ingredients used across the selection include wheat flour, sugar, pork lard, almonds, olive oil, cinnamon, chocolate, orange and raspberry fillings, sweet wine and sesame.
Contains gluten, almonds and other tree nuts, milk, soya, sesame and sulphites. May contain traces of peanuts and other tree nuts. Anyone with food allergies or intolerances should always check the full ingredient and allergen information on the packaging before consumption.
