Celebrate National Jelly Bean Day With Trivia And Recipes

Do you know what you need to know about the magical world of this famous candy?

Created by Daisy Mason

On Apr 18, 2017

There are SO many flavors and kinds of jelly beans to the point that it can divide people on the idea of which ones are best. Jelly Bellies versus Starburst? Store brand, even?

Jelly Belly Fun Facts

Very Cherry is the most popular flavor
Creating a single jelly bean takes 1 - 3 weeks
Ronald Reagan was a huge Jelly Belly fan
Originally, there were only eight flavors
There are "recipes" for combining specific flavors to get a unique taste

Not enough? Try this recipe for Jelly Bean Bark!

Jelly Bean Bark

Ingredients

1 pound jelly beans

1 pound white confectioners' coating

Melted semi-sweet chocolate (optional)

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Recipe source: http://bit.ly/2pxVV8k

1.

Line a jelly roll pan with waxed paper and set aside.
2.

Melt the white confectioners' coating in the top of a double boiler over just-barely simmering water, stirring frequently and scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula to avoid scorching. Spread the melted white confectioners' coating onto the prepared pan. Sprinkle the jellybeans over the top.
3.

Refrigerate at least 1 hour or until firm. Break into pieces to serve.
4.

Optional: Drizzle a little melted semisweet chocolate over the cooled bark before breaking it into pieces.

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Created by Tal Garner

On Nov 18, 2021