Brach's Candy Corn
Brach's Candy Corn - A Classic Halloween Treat
This page is a celebration of candy corn. Keep reading for fun candy corn facts, candy corn costumes, a recipe for candy corn cake, and more.
Brach's Candy Corn 18.5 oz Bag
Brach's Candy Corn 18.5 oz bag - 6 Unit Pack
Amazon Price: $25.00 (as of 02/16/2012)
Brach's candy corn... accept no substitutes! Not only is it a classic, it's superior in texture and flavor compared to the generic junk.
Quick Facts About Candy Corn
- Candy corn is made from sugar, corn syrup, honey, fondant, and marshmallow.
- Candy corn is fat free.
- Candy corn was first made in the 1880s.
- Candy corn is a type of candy called "mellow cream."
- The candy corn recipe has remained largely unchanged since the 1800s.
- October 30th is National Candy Corn Day.
- About 20 million pounds of candy corn are sold each year.
Candy Corn!
Make a Candy Corn Cake
Candy Corn Cake Recipe
The cool thing about this cake is that each slice will resemble a giant candy corn! Visit the Wilton website for the candy corn cake recipe...
Wilton Checkerboard Cake Pan Set
Wilton Checkerboard Cake Pan Set
Amazon Price: $10.76 (as of 02/16/2012)
This is one of the most important tools you'll need if you decide to bake a candy corn cake. Wilton's checkerboard cake pan set was rated highly on Amazon.
Tools for Making Candy Corn Cake
Who Invented Candy Corn?
The History of Candy Corn
So who do we have to thank for this wonderful candy? Well, there's some dispute... while HowStuffWorks claims that George Renninger invented candy corn, Wikipedia says it was Rebecca Zolotorofe. In any case, the very first candy corn was produced by the Wunderlee Candy Company in the 1880s.Candy corn wouldn't be mass produces until 1900 by the Goelitz Candy Company, which would later become Jelly Belly.
Candy corn was well received by the masses for both its novel appearance and its honey-sweet taste. That tri-color look that we take for granted was revolutionary at the time.
Adult Candy Corn Witch Costume
Candy Corn Costume | Candy Corn Halloween Costume
Candy Corn Sexy Witch 3PC Med
Amazon Price: $47.95 (as of 02/16/2012)
Dress up as the candy corn witch.
More Candy Corn Costumes (Women & Teens)
Candy Corn T-shirt
Candy Corn Black T-shirt by designsbyvictoria
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The Candy Corn Poll
Candy Corn Varieties
Candy Corn Domino Video
Is Brach's Candy Corn an Endangered Species?
For a brief time, the Kroger and Target in my area stopped carrying Brach's candy corn. Thinking to fool us, they sold generic candy corn! It tastes awful compared to the real thing, and gave me a strong incentive to shop elsewhere. However, it seems these companies have finally come to their senses, because they brought back the REAL candy corn after that.Sadly, the Brach's company hasn't been doing well. Apparently it was mismanaged and until recently relied on an antiquated plant in Chicago. In 2003, Brach's was bought by a Swiss company for $1. You read that right: ONE DOLLAR. But along with Brach's came a hefty debt of $16 million.
Supporting links:
Swiss Maker of Chocolate Will Acquire Brach's Candy (New York Times)
The Candy Corn Contest Written by Giff
The Candy Corn Contest (The Kids of the Polk Street School)
Amazon Price: $1.60 (as of 02/16/2012)
No, this isn't a book about having your own candy corn contest, although you could certainly borrow the idea! It's a story about a boy who can't stop thinking about his teacher's candy corn contest. Whoever correctly guesses the amount of candy corn in her jar will win them all.
Reasons to Love Candy Corn
It's distinctive.
Few candies are so instantly recognizable. The triangular shape and tri-color pattern set them apart.1 point
It's addictive.
Well, this may not be a good thing, but it just proves how good candy corn is!1 point
It's a classic.
Candy corn has been around forever--well, over a hundred years!0 points
Candy Corn Shoes
Candy Corn Dog Costume
Candy Corn Witch Dog Costume (Size: Small)
Amazon Price: $24.99 (as of 02/16/2012)
Planning to take Miss Twinkletoes to a Halloween party? Here's a candy corn dog costume.
Halloween Candy Corn String Lights
Candy Corn Decorations for Halloween
Holiday Candy Corn String Light Set of 50
Amazon Price: (as of 02/16/2012)
More and more people are decorating their houses for Halloween. These candy corn string lights add an extra festive touch. They'll either flash or burn steady, your choice.
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What's YOUR favorite candy?
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Marelisa Sep 27, 2011 @ 6:14 pm | delete
- I love candy corn! You can't get it here in Panama, so two Halloween's ago I ordered a huge bag and had it shipped over. :-) Maybe I'll do it again this year. Loved the lens.
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TeamSTM
Oct 22, 2010 @ 1:27 pm | delete
- Thanks for Sharing this Sweet Lens, I have never seen a Candy Corn Cake!! I might have to attempt to make one!!!
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spritequeen
Oct 16, 2010 @ 10:47 am | delete
- Love the candy corn cake...Great! Now I want some!!
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eclypsechic
Sep 26, 2010 @ 9:29 pm | delete
- That candycorn cake is amazing! So cool.
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Othercat
Sep 20, 2010 @ 10:13 am | delete
- Halloween wouldn't be Halloween without candy corn!
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