Celebrate Candy Corn In October!
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Fat Free CORN CONFECTION!
Corny as it may sound, I really like candy corn! Especially when it is mixed with salty nuts. Every year I celebrate National Candy Corn Day on October 30th. That's NOT corny!
If you live somewhere besides North America you are wondering "So what is "candy corn"? Well,....
1. Candy corn is a sweet copy of dried corn kernels.
2. It's considered a "mellow cream," a name for a type of candy made from corn syrup and sugar that has a marshmallow-like flavor.
3. Although candy corn tastes rich, it's actually fat-free. That's what I'm talkin' about!
(Info above from: HOW STUFF WORKS)
Candy corn has been around for more than 100 years. The Wunderlee Candy Company, began making the popular confection in the 1880s. The Goelitz Candy Company (now Jelly Belly Candy Company ---The Original Gourmet Jelly Bean! Click Here) started producing the confection in 1900 and still produces candy corn today.
(Image is of my grandson, Bubbie, who loves candy corn!)
Contents at a Glance
Candy Corn is a farmer's favorite!
When candy corn first appeared, it was popular among farmers because of its agrarian (from a farm! My imput!) look. In the 1880's the tri-color design was considered revolutionary and the public went crazy for it. (Hmm, I wonder why the tricolors were considered revolutionary?)Lack of machinery meant that candy corn was only made seasonally from March to November (Hey, that's 9 months out of 12. That's a long season in my book! But what do I know?).
Candy corn has remained unchanged for more than 100 years and is a favorite at Halloween.
The source for the information is: "Candy USA!"
Find the really addictive Candy Corn Snack Mix pictured below by clicking here !
Both images here were taken by me on the day I made the candy corn mix with my grandchildren.
Candy Corn Snack Mix:
1 cup candy corn
1 cup milk chocolate M&M's
1 cup salted peanuts
In a serving bowl, combine all ingredients. Store in an airtight container. Yield: 3 cups.
Watch the kids make this mix here: Recipes for a Candy Corn Halloween.
You could go around the moon on Candy Corn!
More than 35 million pounds of candy corn will be produced this year. That equates to nearly 9 billion pieces - enough to circle the moon nearly 21 times if laid end-to-end.
The Jelly Belly Company Makes Candy Corn!
Jelly Belly has a wonderful website for everyone who has a sweet-tooth! You can browse all the kinds of candy corn they offer - Cinnamon Candy Corn, Giant Candy Corn, Reindeer or Bunny Candy Corn! Just click on the link (its blue) to go there!
Jelly Belly® Confections - Candy Corn,Gummy Bears, Chocolate, and more!
- Candy USA!
- Read All about candy corn!
The Facts about candy corn:
Originally, candy slurry was cooked as a fondant (that's a 'sugar paste' to us non-candy making types) and poured into separate triangular-shaped molds designed to resemble kernels of corn.
Each color was poured into the mold separately by hand.
In other words, it took three passes to make the candy 3 colors!
In the beginning the kernels were allowed to dry before packaging.
Now, however, the process is entirely mechanized. Be sure to see the video below.
(Thank you Mr. Machine! I am assuming that it still takes three passes of the machine.)
For more information, read: "Candy Corn." How Products are Made. Ed. Stacey L. Blachford. Gale Cengage, 2002. eNotes.com. 2006. 13 Jan, 2009
(Image from Candy, USA!)
How Candy Corn is made:
Candy Corn Factoid:
One serving (20 pieces) of candy corn contains only about 140 calories
Find information about Candy Corn from these websites:
Get the pattern for this adorable hat by clicking "Candy Corn Yarn and Free Hat Pattern" below.
Image from Serious Eats
- Candy Corn Yarn and Free Hat Pattern!
- Free Candy Corn knit hat!
- Candy Corn Wonderland!
- Candy Corn Wonderland--lots of interesting stuff on this website! Poetry, candy corn products, and recipes using this confection.
- History of Candy Corn, King of Halloween Candy
- The Internet spot for Halloween and harvest season events, info, and tips in the San Francisco Bay Area
Need Candy Corn Themed Products for a Party?
Yes, there are books about candy corn!
These are for kids:
A "Candy Corn" fiction for the ladies!
The Fall of Candy Corn (Sweet Seasons, Book 2)
Amazon Price: $1.79 (as of 06/02/2012)
Story candy for grown ups!
Recipes and Yummy Ideas with a Candy Corn Theme!
More links for your Candy Corn Holiday!
- Yummy Candy Corn Themed Ideas from "Skip To My Lou"
- Skip to My Lou offers some really unique and yummy ideas with a candy corn theme!
- Recipes for a Candy Corn Halloween
- How do you dress up like Candy Corn? Find out here!
Not Just For Halloween Anymore!
Candy makers have made Reindeer Corn for Christmas, Cupid Corn for Valentine's Day and Bunny Corn for Easter
Caramel Apple Candy Corn
Milk Maid Caramel Apple Candy Corn 9oz
Amazon Price: $5.49 (as of 06/02/2012)
Reindeer Candy Corn
Cupid Candy Corn
Scott's Cakes Cupid Corn in a 1 Pound Multi Heart Bag
Amazon Price: $11.95 (as of 06/02/2012)
Bunny Candy Corn
Scott's Cakes Bunny Corn in a 1 Pound Bunny Hop Bag
Amazon Price: $11.95 (as of 06/02/2012)
Don't You Just Love Candy Corn!
Give your opinion, please.
Or just say hi!
Just one more "candy corn" decorating idea:
Source: bhg.com via Mickie on Pinterest
NOW you can share your candy corn comment below:
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RedGarnet
Nov 1, 2011 @ 2:56 pm | delete
- Love! Love! Love!
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lisadh
Oct 22, 2010 @ 11:01 am | delete
- I agree - I love candy corn, particularly the ones made with the chocolate stripe.
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Oct 1, 2010 @ 5:53 am | delete
- It goes to prove...everyday is an opportunity to learn something new. Nice lens!
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missbat
Sep 17, 2010 @ 10:17 pm | delete
- I never knew Candy Corn had its own special day! Wow. Those candy corn hats are cute. Great lens!
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Pastiche
Oct 8, 2009 @ 12:49 pm | delete
- Candy corn is an iconic candy, like Peeps and jelly beans at Easter, candy canes at Christmas ... it's not Halloween at my house without candy corn.
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by Mickie_G
Welcome! I just love candy corn. I have even taught my grandkids to make Candy Corn Snack Mix!
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Serving up Candy Corn?
Pumpkin with Candy Corn Glass Fusion Plate by Lori Siebert
Amazon Price: (as of 06/02/2012)
I would love to have this serving dish for my candy corn! (If you are related to me or one of my friends, feel free to buy it for me!)
