Candy Corn
I always associate candy corn with this time of year. I know it is available all year round. But Autumn and Halloween just makes me think of candy corn. I went in search of some candy corn goodies and along the way found out some interesting facts about candy corn.
October 30th is National Candy Corn Day! I should have waited to write this post 🙂
It is made in Christmas, Valentine’s Day and Easter colors too.
It is over 100 years old and was created by George Renninger who worked for the Wunderlee Candy Company at the time. The candy is made by a using a method called corn starch molding.They use a tray with the corn kernel shapes, they pour in white mellow-creame and the color is added in two steps. First after it is partially set, the orange mellow-creme is added, then the yellow mellow-crème is added. After it all cools it has an outer coat of confectioners glaze added to the outside ( that’s what makes it a bit shiny). Thats’ right my sweet bloggy friends- sugar, cornstarch and more sugar. But you knew that already, right?
I thought I’d see if anyone had a recipe for a “healthy” candy corn alternative I found one at Chocolate Covered Katie’s She made some vegan healthy candy corn. It look terrific! You can find all of the recipes in this post by clicking HERE note-all images were freely shared on pinterest but belong to their respective blogs.
In case you would rather stay in the deep end of the sugar pool I did find these yummy candy corn cookies at the Cupcake Diaries!
The Sweet Adventures of Sugarbelle makes some terrific slice and bake cookies too.
Toni at Make Bake Celebrate made these terrific meringues!
Last but far from least I give you this wonderful cream cup of candy corn from Chickabug!
There is so much candy corn inspiration here. Which one will you try first?
hoping your weekend is as sweet as these yummy treats. You can still link up to yesterday’s hop. Don’t forget to get your entry in for the awesome deep dish covered baker!
pearlmaple says
October 11, 2013 at 01:34fun post taking our favourite seasonal treat in all kinds of new directions, thanks for sharing
Katherines Corner says
October 12, 2013 at 07:06my pleasure , Hugs
KizzyDoll says
October 11, 2013 at 01:49I used to eat so much of this as a kid, till I was sick, haha. I loved it though. Been a long time since I had any, will have to make some of these as well 🙂 Have a great weekend xx
Katherines Corner says
October 12, 2013 at 07:07me too! we would stick them to our teeth and have a candy corn smile, giggle xo
Janine Huldie says
October 11, 2013 at 05:06I make white chocolate meringues at Christmas time, but the candy corn ones you showed look so much fun. I love candy corn and you are so right it definitely reminds me of this time of year. Thanks so much for sharing Katie and hoping you have a wonderful weekend now!! 🙂
Katherines Corner says
October 12, 2013 at 07:08Sweet Janine, I bet your meringues are awesome! Hoping your weekend is a sweet one xo
Alex J. Cavanaugh says
October 11, 2013 at 07:30Pure sugar and awesome! I knew it came in Easter colors, but I’ll have to look for the others.
Katherines Corner says
October 12, 2013 at 07:09Alex, you know the best always is, giggle. Hugs
Queenie says
October 11, 2013 at 08:45I love candy corn… too much :o) These are lovely ideas.
Have a great day.
Always, Queenie
Katherines Corner says
October 12, 2013 at 07:11oh more ways to tempt you I am sure. 🙂 hugs
Lorraine says
October 11, 2013 at 08:54Fun facts about candy corn and great seasonal recipes too 🙂
Katherines Corner says
October 12, 2013 at 07:12I enjoyed researching it, 🙂
myrecentfavoritebooks says
October 11, 2013 at 10:07I love Candy corn! =)
Thanks for sharing these ideas!
Katherines Corner says
October 12, 2013 at 07:12I love to share, and when its food, you know I am all over it, LOL 🙂
Deborah Pucci says
October 11, 2013 at 10:43I love candy corn. Haven’t eaten any in years but I love having decorations in the house that are in a candy corn design! Have a nice weekend.
Katherines Corner says
October 12, 2013 at 07:16me too, I recently sent a friend a funny candy corn card that told “corny” jokes, LOL
Missy says
October 11, 2013 at 18:41I like to get the harvest mix, I can’t wait to try out the healthy version!
Katherines Corner says
October 12, 2013 at 07:17Missy I put the harvest mix in a bowl on the counter for our grandchildren. I should leave toothbrushes next to it. 🙂 I’m anxious to try the healthy version too. Hugs
tumbleweedcontessa says
October 11, 2013 at 21:18Love candy corn. We’re celebrating Halloween at Saturday Dishes. Hope you can link this.
Linda
Katherines Corner says
October 12, 2013 at 07:18on my way! ♥
Lizy @ http://justdipitinchocolate.blogspot.com/ says
October 12, 2013 at 08:12Hi Katherine, what a sweet post. I have to admit I don’t eat too much of this sweet treat, perhaps 1 bag throughout the season so some of your inspiration are perfect for me, like the merigues and the cream cups, yumm…thanks for sharing. Came over to visit you from Call Me PC saturday party
Katherines Corner says
October 18, 2013 at 06:12Hi Lizy, so nice to have you pop over. I always enjoy sharing, Hugs
Rosey says
October 12, 2013 at 09:21I think that cream cup is my fave!
Katherines Corner says
October 18, 2013 at 06:13Fresh and delicious! Smooches
Sacramento “MIS PAPELICOS” Amate says
October 12, 2013 at 11:23Delicious.
Thank you so much for your comment, Katherine.
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Katherines Corner says
October 18, 2013 at 06:14hugs my sweet friend xoxoxoxo
Claudia says
October 12, 2013 at 17:56A (very) simple treat is mix equal amounts of candy corn and peanuts. When eaten together they taste exactly like a Payday candy bar. Yum!
Katherines Corner says
October 18, 2013 at 06:17Claudia that sounds wonderful! Hugs!