CORN CONFECTION!
Corny as it may sound, I really like candy corn! Especially with it is mixed with salty nuts.
"So what is "candy corn"? you ask. 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.
All right!
(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.
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.
INFO FROM THE WEBSITE: "Candy USA!"
Find a really addictive Candy Corn Snack Mix by clicking here !
(Image from Microsoft)
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!
- All about candy corn!
HOW IS CANDY CORN MADE?
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.
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.
(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!)
Candy Corn Factoid:
One serving of candy corn contains only about 140 calories
Find information about Candy Corn from these websites:
- Material Whirled Handspun Yarn: 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.
- Haunted Bay - 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
CANDY CORN ON AMAZON
BOOKS ABOUT CANDY CORN
Candy Corn (Halloween Shape Board Books)
Amazon Price: (as of 12/11/2009) 
The Candy Corn Contest
Amazon Price: (as of 12/11/2009)
Candy Corn: Poems
Amazon Price: (as of 12/11/2009)
A "Candy Corn" FICTION BOOK FOR THE LADIES
The Fall of Candy Corn (Sweet Seasons Novel, A)
Amazon Price: $9.99 (as of 12/11/2009)
For grown ups!
Recipes and Yummy Ideas with a Candy Corn Theme!
- 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 9.5oz.
Amazon Price: (as of 12/11/2009)
Reindeer Candy Corn
Cupid Candy Corn
Scott's Cakes Cupid Corn 1 Pound Multi-Heart Bag
Amazon Price: (as of 12/11/2009)
Bunny Candy Corn
Scott's Cakes Bunny Corn 1 Pound Bunny Hop Bag
Amazon Price: (as of 12/11/2009)
Candy Corn Snack Mix:
Ingredients:
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.
Don't You Just Love Candy Corn!
Give your opinion, please.
Or just say hi!
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- Pastiche Pastiche Oct 8, 2009 @ 12:49 pm
- 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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- GrowWear GrowWear Jan 31, 2009 @ 4:05 pm
- When I am dieting, I still get to have the candy corn! Love it!
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