Aplets & Cotlets Were Invented Here In Washington, And You Can Grab Them From Their Original Shop In Cashmere
By Jessica Wick|Published August 02, 2022
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Jessica Wick is a writer and travel enthusiast who loves exploring new places, meeting new people and, of course, beautiful Big Sky Country and every part of Washington State.
In the spring of 2021, thousands and thousands of Washingtonians’ hearts collectively broke upon hearing the news that Liberty Orchards, the maker of Aplets and Cotlets fruit candies, was closing its doors for good. Fortunately, that didn’t end up happening—a buyer for the business was found in time, and their doors stayed open.
These beloved fruit candies were originally made here in the Evergreen State, and this is where their factory will stay. If you’re looking to purchase Aplets and Cotlets straight from the source, just head to their retail shop in Cashmere.
Cashmere is the birthplace of Aplets and Cotlets, and that's where you'll find Aplets & Cotlets Candy Kitchen.
You may have passed by this place without a second thought. Perhaps you've never heard of it and your purchase your fruit candies from another source. But do you know their history?
This company was founded in 1920 by two Armenian refugees, Mark Balaban and Armen Tertsagian.
The two began producing Aplets as a way of disposing of their surplus crop. The small, jelly-like confections are simular to Turkish delight, which they ate as children. They started making Cotlets soon after.
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The company, run under the Liberty Orchards brand, stayed in the family for four generations before it was by KDV USA in 2021.
