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How to Incorporate Caramel Corn into Dessert Recipes Caramel corn is delicious on its own of course. But it’s also a versatile and surprising addition to lots of tasty desserts. Using caramel corn in your dessert recipes will delight customers and get them talking. Try these menu ideas to get started and then create your own confections! Ice cream sundaes. Gently press caramel corn into ice cream (chocolate or vanilla are the most fitting, but try other flavor pairings to test how they taste). Top with the customer’s choice of hot fudge, marshmallow sauce, caramel sauce, whipped cream, nuts, toffee, or sprinkles. Salted caramel cupcakes. Start with a chocolate or vanilla cupcake and top with salted caramel frosting. Arrange a...

  How to Prep Caramel & Candy Apples Nothing gives the nostalgia of fall like a classic caramel or candy apple. This seasonal special is a treat that many customers look forward to experiencing year after year. How can you make yours deliciously memorable? We’ve collected some helpful hints that will guide you to properly prepping your apples. How to Pick – Granny Smith or other tart varieties are the preferred types of apples to pair with the sweetness of the toppings. You want them to be fresh and firm. Customers will also be attracted to the larger sized apples. ABC (Apple Basic Cleaning) – Clean thoroughly to remove the waxy protective film from your apples. We recommend using apple cider vinegar. Be...

Serve up some pumpkin spice funnel cakes with this easy recipe. Ingredients #5100 Pennsylvania Dutch Funnel Cake Mix 1 cup #1391 Pumpkin Spice Mix 90 oz. Water Frying Oil Directions Preparing the funnel cake batter Pour water into a a large container Using a blender on slow speed, or a whisk, slowly add the funnel cake mix Add in the #1391 Pumpkin Spice Mix Blend until the batter is smooth Pour the batter into a funnel pouring pitcher Making Your Funnel Cake Fill your shallow fryer to the recommended level with vegetable oil and heat to 400 degrees F. Place the funnel cake mold in the fryer Pour batter into the mold from a funnel cake pitcher, starting with a...

How to Find Volunteers to Work for Your School or Organization Getting people to commit to anything in today’s busy world can feel nearly impossible – especially in the world of fundraising. But there are tactics you can use to attract and retain reliable volunteers for your concession stand – it just takes a little strategy! 1. Start with the best equipment and products. If you have confidence in what you’re working with, others will too. If your people know they can show up and have everything they need to do their job well, they’re much more likely to stick around. Reliable concession equipment, delicious food, and a streamlined ordering and inventory system make for a positive experience for volunteers....

How to Stop Making Endless Supply Runs Is your concession stand an organizational nightmare? Running out of items regularly, unable to plan for shortages, spending too much money on gas to get to your local big box store? If this sounds like you, you’re not alone: many school fundraisers struggle with concession supplies at their snack stands. Big box stores can be great resources, but the problem is they’re not designed to be full suppliers. They’re great in a pinch to replenish a needed item or two, but you don’t want to have to run back and forth frequently to pick up supplies and hope they’re in stock. Run Your Concession Stand Fundraiser without Wasting Resources Time is money, especially...