The Fascinating Origins of Your Favorite Halloween Candies
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Dots
Dots gumdrops was first introduced in 1945 by the Mason Company and later acquired by Tootsie Roll Industries, which considers it the number one selling gumdrop brand in America.
The original flavors are lemon, lime, cherry, strawberry and orange, and they haven't changed since. According to candyfavorites.com, Tootsie Roll Industries manufactures more than 4 billion dots in their Chicago plant every year.
Several versions of dots are available, including tropical, yogurt and sour varieties, although the classic flavors remain the most popular.
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VIDEO: French Tarte Tatin
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!