Top 10 Ways to Keep Halloween Candy Fresh Long After Halloween
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Halloween night is one of the sweetest evenings of the year, when kids and grown-ups alike make their rounds and return with candy bags so heavy you’d think they were training for a strongman competition. It’s exciting, it’s delicious, and it’s tempting to dig into that pile until there’s nothing left but empty wrappers by November 1.
But let’s be honest. Eating all that loot in just one night isn’t the best plan. Aside from the sugar crash and the tummy aches, you’ll end up missing out on enjoying your favorite treats well into the fall season.
The good news? With a few simple tricks, your treats can stay fresh long after the jack-o’-lanterns have made way for plastic Santas. Think of it as stretching the spooky season! Every time you unwrap a piece weeks later, it’s like a little flashback to Halloween night. To help you make the most of your candy haul, we’ve put together... get ready for it:
Our Top 10 Ways to Keep Halloween Candy Fresh Long After Halloween!
- Choose a cool, dry, dark spot (the pantry is your friend).
- Use airtight containers to keep moisture and odors out.
- Separate candies by type so flavors and textures don’t clash.
- Wrap soft and sticky candies, like jumbo gummy candy, individually to prevent mess.
- If you have a lot of opened, unwrapped hard candy left over, dust them with fine sugar before sealing to avoid clumping.
- Avoid refrigeration unless absolutely necessary.
- Freeze candy bars and thaw gently. Some candy bars are great frozen, chopped, and then put on top of your favorite ice cream!
- Label with dates so you remember to rotate older goodies first.
- Keep candy away from strong odors that can sneak into chocolate.
- Check periodically and toss anything that looks or tastes off.
Beyond these storage tips, there are clever ways to keep the temptation to dig in at bay while still enjoying your treats for the long haul. Portioning candy into a “candy bank” and doling out a few pieces a day can make the fun last longer. Freezing extra candy to toss into brownies, cookies, or ice cream later is a delicious way to repurpose your haul.
Trick-or-treaters may have hauled home enough candy to fill a haunted house, but with these tips, you can savor every bite long after the costumes are packed away. Instead of a sugar rush that’s gone in a flash, you’ll enjoy a sweet stash that lasts into the chilly nights of November and beyond.