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Candy corn is the quintessential Halloween candy, and an all-time traditional favorite treat for kids young and old. This year, as you plan your fall crafts, consider creating some candy corn of your own that will survive the season whole. You can make your own sweet-looking embellishments to decorate your home this spooky season. Or... more »
When you decorate for Halloween, don't overlook the kitchen area of your home. There aren't many decorations that work well in a kitchen, but these Halloween candy corn magnets are the perfect touch. Candy corn magnets take only a few basic crafts supplies to make and your children will have a blast creating them. more »
Fill this cute candy corn clay pot with candy corn or your favorite Halloween candy and set it within easy reach on an end table or kitchen counter. Functional and decorative, this candy corn clay pot is quick and easy enough to make one for as many rooms as you like. You will need minimal painting skills for this clay pot and it is... more »
Shrinky Dinks are fun crafts that turn large objects in to small ones. During the Halloween season, you may find the sudden urge to create crafts that look like real candy. You can do that with Shrinky Dinks. Children can create a bunch of candy corn Shrinky Dinks and then place them in a bowl. The bowl can be set out on a coffee... more »
Let's face it. You bought too much Halloween candy. Don't worry; it happens to the best of us. You really did mean well, it's just that there weren't as many trick-or-treaters this year. All that candy doesn't have to go to waste. There are several ways you can turn those leftovers into something fun. more »
Candy corn is the ultimate Halloween treat. You can use the colorful candies to fill glass jars and use them as Halloween decorations. Consider... more »
This yummy little candy corn costume is an easy way to dress for Halloween. These simple instructions allow for easy assembly and the basic... more »
Candy corn ice cream is great in the summer or for a Halloween party. This refreshing treat is made from prepared ingredients, making it a snap to... more »
A candy corn candle holder can add the perfect touch to your Halloween decorating. Whether you line these delightful little crafts along your... more »
Candy corn is quite possibly one of the most popular of all the candy indulged in during the Halloween season. Sporting warm, vibrant colors... more »
Candy corn is a confection popular in the United States and Canada, particularly in autumn around Halloween. Created in the 1880s by George Renninger of the Wunderlee Candy Company, the three colors of the candy mimic the appearance of North American corn."Saeger"> Each piece is approximately the size of a whole kernel from a ripe or dried ear.
Candy corn is made primarily from sugar, corn syrup and honey."Unwrapped Bulk Candy Ingredients"> A serving size of 22 pieces contains 140 calories and no fat."Saeger"/>
Candy corn pieces are traditionally cast in three colors: a broad yellow bottom, a tapered orange center, and a pointed white top. A popular variation called "Indian corn" features a chocolate brown bottom, orange center and pointed white top. In recent years confectioners have introduced additional color variations suited to other holidays, including Christmas and Easter."Saeger"/>
Sales
The National Confectioners Association estimates that 20 million pounds (9,072,000 kilograms) of candy corn are sold each year."brachs_2004">Brachs Confections, Inc. 2004. ". Press release. Retrieved 2006-10-03. The top branded retailer of candy corn, Brachs, sells enough candy corn each year to circle the earth 4.25 times if the kernels were laid end to end.http://www.farleysandsathers.com/FunFacts/FunFacts.asp#zz1
October 30 is National Candy Corn Day. Though most candy corn is purchased at Halloween, the confection is available year-round.
Production
The main ingredients in candy corn are sugar, corn syrup, honey and a small amount of salt."Saeger"/>"Unwrapped Bulk Candy Ingredients"/>
Originally the candy was made by hand"recipes.howstuffworks.com">. Manufacturers first combined sugar, corn syrup, and water and cooked them to form a slurry. Fondant was added for texture and marshmallows were added to provide a soft bite."recipes.howstuffworks.com"/> The final mixture was then heated and poured into shaped molds. Three pas read more at » http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Candy+corn
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