National Candy Apple Day

The story

National Candy Apples Day traces its roots to 6500 BC, celebrating the sweet saga of candy-coated apples. In 1908, Newark's William W. Kolb stumbled upon this sugary sensation, initially a festive window display that became a hit at circuses and the Jersey Shore. In the 1950s, Kraft Foods' Dan Walker gained official recognition for National Candy Apples Day, turning it into an autumn classic. During fall, candy apples, especially with popular Granny Smith apples, take the spotlight. The hard sugar glaze, flavored with cinnamon and colored red, distinguishes them, offering a perfect contrast to the apples' tartness. Delve into the candy apple world with ten fascinating facts, from its 100-year history to global variations like toffee apples. Initially a decorative display, candy apples became a favorite fall treat at Halloween parties and festivals nationwide. Beyond its culinary impact, candy apples sparked the unexpected legacy of "Candy Apple Red," a color trend since the 1950s for nail polishes, lipsticks, and cars. Whether you prefer red cinnamon or caramel-dipped and chocolate-coated varieties, National Candy Apples Day invites you to savor this iconic treat's delightful history.