The Fascinating Origins of Your Favorite Halloween Candies
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Jolly RAnchers
Founded in 1949 by Bill Harmsen of the Jolly Rancher Company, these hard, fruit-flavored candies were first sold in Denver, Colorado.
He chose the name due to its friendly and welcoming nature for potential customers. The original flavors were grape, apple, Fire Stix and watermelon, with more flavors being added later. Jolly Ranchers are made from a special process that leaves them particularly hard and rigid with a glossy appearance.
Currently owned by The Hershey Company, they're still a popular candy year-round but especially convenient for trick-or-treat bags!
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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!