When Stuart Sorkin bought Affy Tapple LLC in 1995, he got a once-proud company that was fading into obscurity. By the time he sold it in late 2017, it was the largest wholesale caramel producer in the country.

Who are the owners of Mrs Prindables?

Affy Tapple purchases Mrs Prindables, a Gourmet Caramel Apple and confectionary company. Affy Tapple renovates the Factory Store and continues to be a Chicago favorite.

Who founded Mrs Prindables?

One of the earliest and most successful is Mrs. Prindable, a family-owned business based in Skokie, Ill. Cory Robinson, 28, the director of marketing for the four-year-old company, said a wave of nostalgia caused her mother Gail, to invent the family's line of multi-coated, two-pound apples.

Where are affy Tapples made?

Imagine making 10 million caramel apples a year. That's exactly what happens at the Affy Tapple plant in Niles.

Why is it called Affy Tapple?

Chicago has long been home to many small, well-respected confectioners. Edna Kastrup was a bookkeeper in one of these establishments. When the company she worked for went up for sale, in the 1950s, she bought it. The name Affy Tapple was trademarked in 1948, said Stuart Sorkin, current President & CEO of Affy Tapple.

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How long do affy Tapples last?

Our Affy Tapple Caramel & Chocolate Treats, in their original stay fresh packaging, will stay at their best for up to three months.

Are taffy apples a Chicago thing?

Since our founding in 1948, Affy Tapple — the creator of The Original Caramel Apple — has been a Chicago and Midwest tradition. The Caramel Apples we introduced to the marketplace 70 years ago still use the same delicious recipe today, eaten by generations of customers in Chicago and beyond!

How many calories affy Tapple?

110 calories per serving. Since 1948. The original caramel apple!

Is there a Mrs Prindables?

While we began as the Gourmet Apple company that originated dipping orchard-fresh apples into our homemade caramel, the Mrs Prindables brand has expanded greatly. Building on the heritage of our original Gourmet Caramel Apples, we now offer a full range of decadent treats and gifts.

Where do Mrs Prindables apples come from?

MRS PRINDABLES Gourmet Caramel Apples start with handpicked, crisp Washington State Granny Smith apples, grown especially for us. Delivered fresh from the orchard only the best, gigantic, crisp, juicy and fresh apples are transformed into our decadent Jumbo Caramel Apples.

How much does a caramel apple weigh?

Smaller in stature but not in decadence, our standard Caramel Apples weigh approximately 8 oz and are the perfect size to share with a friend or enjoy as a personal indulgence. Available with seasonal colored ribbons, a Caramel Apple makes a delicious treat no matter the time of year.

How much is a caramel apple?

Price: $ 6.95/each Please call to order.

Does Costco have candy apples?

Enjoy any 3 of our delicious hand crafted caramel apples for the extraordinary Costco price of $11.99.

Who invented caramel?

Some say the Arabs first discovered caramel around 1000 A.D. This was a crunchy type of caramel, created by crystallizing sugar in boiling water. So when did caramel arrive in our fair land? It's believed that American settlers were making hard candies in kettles.

Where did candied apples originate?

Candy maker William W. Kolb is credited with inventing the first candy apple in Newark, New Jersey in 1908. Kolb was experimenting with red cinnamon candy to sell at Christmastime and decided that apples would be an effective and alluring way to showcase his sweet and spicy confection.

Do caramel apples have seeds?

Place your knife about an inch from the stick and slice down through the caramel apple. You should have a nice round slice, and the seeds from the core should still be on the stick portion. ... Cut the remaining two sides away from the core of the apple, leaving you four large pieces.

Is affy Tapple good?

Each Affy Tapple starts with a crisp, fresh, healthy apple and is low in fat (less than 10 grams per serving), has 0 grams of Trans Fat, 0 mg of Cholesterol per serving, and only 10 grams of sugar, making Affy Tapples a great, healthy snack.

Should I refrigerate a caramel apple?

We recommend refrigerating your Gourmet Caramel Apples as soon as you receive them. ... When chilled, our Caramel Apples will be delicious for up to three weeks. Whenever you want to enjoy one, simply remove it from the fridge and let it return to room temperature before slicing and serving.

Can you freeze caramel apples?

Store: If you keep the Caramel Apples in an airtight container in a refrigerator, Caramel Apples will stay good for up to a week. Freeze: I do not recommend freezing Caramel Apples. You should enjoy them as fresh as possible or straight out of the fridge.

Are caramel apples unhealthy?

Caramel apples are a classic fall treat, as they're a staple of carnivals and autumn festivals. However, they're loaded with sugar and empty calories. It's not bad to indulge in a caramel apple once in a while, but you shouldn't make it a habit.

Can you freeze Mrs Prindables caramel apples?

Caramel Apples will typically remain fresh for two weeks if refrigerated, possibly longer. Also, never freeze a MRS PRINDABLES Apple.