Circus Peanuts
Superior quality Spangler Circus Peanuts have been a favorite for decades. These fun, peanut-shaped marshmallows are orange-colored and banana flavored but contain no peanuts! Perfect to munch on or in recipes, Spangler's Marshmallow Circus Peanuts are a delicious fat-free candy.
Marshmallow Circus Peanuts were invented in the 1800's. These circus peanuts have been produced by many confectionery
manufacturers over the years. They were originally introduced as Spring candy items in the then dominant 5 cent and 10
cent variety stores. Many other unwrapped penny candies were also available. The product at that time was considered a
Spring seasonal item. However, with the development of polyethylene film in the late 1940's, it became possible to offer
Circus Peanuts on a year-round basis.
Circus Peanuts Holiday Recipes
Circus Peanut Recipe: Use Spangler Circus Peanuts to make a gelatin treat that everyone will love!
You will need:
- 7 ounces (about 30) of Spangler Circus Peanuts
- 1-6 oz package of orange flavored gelatin
- 1-16 oz can of Mandarin oranges, drained*
- 2 cups of boiling water
- 1 3/4 cups of Mandarin orange syrup and cold water
- 2 cups of whipped topping
*You may substitute 16 oz of canned crushed pineapple, drained
Directions:
Cut the Spangler Circus Peanuts into small pieces
Dissolve the orange gelatin in the boiling water
Add the pieces of Spangler Circus Peanuts, stirring until dissolved
Drain the syrup from the Mandarin oranges, adding enough cold water to equal 1 3/4 cups
Add to gelatin; chill until partially set
Stir together the Mandarin oranges and whipped topping; fold into the gelatin mixture
Pour mixture into a 13 x 9 inch pan
Chill until firm
Yields approximately 18 - 3 oz servings
