New Jerseyan Desserts

Glossy, red, and sweet, candied apples, also known as jelly apples, were invented in New Jersey in 1908, when William Kolb, a candy maker from Newark, made a syrup with melted sugar, red coloring agent, and cinnamon flavoring. He dipped s... READ MORE

Blueberry muffins are one of the most common dessert staples found in the United States. This sweet and soft cake is a variety of the plain muffin, a baked product originating from the United Kingdom, which became popular in the 18th century. Even... READ MORE

New Jersey crumb cake is a decadent, nostalgic bakery classic consisting of two distinct layers: a soft, moist yellow cake base and a generous streusel topping made from butter, flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon. It is beloved throughout the Garden... READ MORE