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2018 Candies

Editors’ Choice

Ye Olde Pepper Candy Companie, Salem

What’s Unique: This is the first company to sell candy commercially in the US, and they still make the Gibralters and Black Jacks that won fans in the early 18th century. Chocolates, fudge, and taffy hearken hark back to favorite recipes too.

What’s Unique: There are modern treats too, like popcorn pizzas—popcorn rounds topped with a selection of sweet goodies—that come in a mini pizza box.

Fun Fact: The chocolate and nut turtles made the list of Oprah’s favorite things in 2009.

Salem flagship store: 122 Derby St., Salem, 978-745-2744; North Andover store: 59 Main St., North Andover, 978-689-3636, www.oldepeppercandy.com

 

Readers’ Choice (Tie)

Simply Sweet, Newburyport

Standout Qualities: Handmade turtles, nonpareils, and clusters, as well as a large chocolate bar for gathering sweets for your sweet.

12 Inn St., Newburyport, 978-462-3226, simplysweetchocolate.com

 

Harbor Sweets, Salem

What’s Unique: Their chocolate is still made using copper kettles and wooden paddles, just like when they opened 45 years ago.

85 Leavitt St., Salem, 800-243-2115, harborsweets.com

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