The Fascinating Origins of Your Favorite Halloween Candies
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Butterfinger is especially known among younger generations, thanks to its use of Bart Simpson from the highly popular cartoon comedy show, The Simpson's, in its commercials since 1988.
It was introduced by Curtiss Candy Company, not long after Baby Ruth came out and is known for its distinct peanut butter core covered in milk chocolate. Its name was chosen in a public contest held by the company, and as part of one of its first marketing campaigns, Butterfinger and Baby Ruth candy bars were dropped with mini parachutes from planes across the country.
Today, it comes in multiple variations, including the popular Halloween-friendly fun-size format.
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This French tarte tatin is golden, caramelized apple perfection!
INGREDIENTS
- 1 puff pastry
- 6 apples, sliced
- 3 oz. chilled butter, chopped into chunks
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
METHOD
- Roll out a puff pastry.
- Lay out the apple slices in a pan.
- Add chunks of butter on top of the apples.
- Sprinkle the brown sugar on top.
- Cook for 20 minutes in oven at 350°F, to caramelize the apples.
- Place puff pastry on top of the caramelized apples.
- Cook for 15 minutes at 350°F.
- Enjoy!