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Almost every state has a notable sweet treat, to call their own, like Hershey's Chocolates, from Hershey, PA, Key Lime Pies, from the Florida Keys and Hammond's Old Fashioned Sweets, from Denver, CO! Welp, my home state of WA has had one, that's been around for almost 100 YEARS! What is it, you ask..... Aplets & Cotlets ( @apletscotletsstore / @apletsandcotlets ), in Cashmere, WA! They are a form of #TurkishDelights , made with local fruits and sometimes nuts. They were mostly popular with the older crowd, but then they got a resurgence, in the last few years, with the news that they might close! Another company bought them out and revived the well-loved sweets, back to life! Now they have a new line called Fruitlets, which are a simpler and more fruit gummy like candy, a variety of chocolate covered fruits & nuts, plus a delicious array of other tasty gummies! Move over Haribo! Liberty Orchards is comin' to getcha! So, give Aplets & Cotlets a try! You'll be glad you did! #PassportToGoodEats #FollowMeOnIG
Spontaneously decided to check out this candy store and it was an awesome surprise considering I had no idea what to expect. Upon entering the person working was getting ready to start the next tour so I joined right in. It's very brief, but really interesting to see how the candy is made. The tour guide was really friendly also. After the tour I tried some free samples, looked around and grabbed some more candies to try out. The pre packaged candies are really delicious, but some of the self serve/bag yourself candies were a bit stale and hard to chew. There is an array of souvenirs for sale also as well as an affordable $1 coffee/hot cocoa area. Restrooms and a bit of seating available that looks out the windows. Definitely a neat place to check out!
Aplets and Coplets! My aunt, my uncle, and I walked past the main store (Liberty Orchards) on each of our walks through Cashmere when I was visiting them in November 2020. The last day we walked past the store on Thursday the 12th of November 2020 we walked past right as two people were walking out of the store to their vehicle with a number of purchases. Eyeing them I decided that I would make one quick stop on my way out of town and back home to Shoreline that midday. There is a parking lot off to the side of the store as well as street parking available straight in front of the store front. Notices regarding COVID-19 precautions were posted on the front door to the shop. Inside the store has its merchandise beautifully arranged in different displays. I love aplets and cotlets and can eat an 8 ounce container full of these sweet treats easily in one sitting. Trying to stay healthy during the holidays and thinking of my family I decided to purchase some of the sugar-free sweets for my Grandad. He lives in a senior home and it can be hard to get him things at times, so I got the sugar-free candies as the workers are more likely to let him have that. It wasn't too busy when I stopped. The worker at the front counter was jovial and gracious in her interactions. I even got a warm welcome when I entered the store. A cozy shop ambience adds to the all around positive shopping experience.
This is a historical landmark and gem of a place. You must stop by if passing through. These treats are such a delight and every time I eat these I always think of Edmond from The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. A scene particularly in the book is when the white witch hands Edmond addition of Turkish delights and I never knew that these were based off that but I had a feeling because of how old is described and liberty Orchards even sells Turkish delights! These are great to have all year round and awesome that you're able to order and have them shipped online across the country... Especially around Christmas time! I love that they have these new Hawaiian themed ones.
It took only about 15 minutes from Leavenworth (including ~8 minutes to route 97) and was a great sentimental detour for me. 5* Their fruit and nut candies were given to me when I first visited Seattle almost 30 years ago along with tours of Pike Place Market and the Space Needle so I see them as iconic to the Seattle experience. Had to make a pilgrimage here after hearing they were closing on June 1st. Was relieved to hear there is a possible buyer so it's no longer June 1st. Bought a whole bunch to share just in case (and since expiration date isn't until early 2022). It's a small simple store and factory but it felt good to have been there. They have short factory tours but it had already closed for the day when we got there shortly before closing time. Loved seeing the beautiful original stove in the store. It's a tasty candy and hope it continues somehow.
I'll be honest: the factory tour is nice and interesting, hearing the history is cool and all... but it's really about the FREE samples and the killer deals. Lots of products that you don't find in the stores and the big pound bags with slightly irregularly shaped pieces at bargain prices. Where else can you find this much Applets & Cotlets at such a low price? Nowhere else! So yes, very enjoyable visit, we each scarfed down a handful of free samples and left with two heavy shopping bags of goodies, about 30 pounds total. If you are in the Leavenworth or Cashmere area you MUST check this place out, Applets & Cotlets is an iconic heritage delicacy from WA state.
The factory tour is brief but it's really cool to see how aplets and cotlets are made! Kind of a mini Wonka factory. The shop is amazing, they have a huge selection of treats so even if you don't like the signature item there is probably something for you! I bought a lot of chocolates but after sampling them after I got home and finding out they're delicious and really good quality, I wish I'd gotten even more. The Orchard Bars are amazing too and are a great deal. We stopped in since it was raining and we wanted an indoor activity, but it's awesome and we'll be back next time we're in the area no matter the weather.
100 years and counting! For those who are not familiar with the brand, Aplets are fruit gelatin-like "jelly" candy with apples, honey and walnuts and covered with powdered sugar. Cotlets are made with apricots. Ate them as a kid so was very nostalgic to see where they are made. The factory and gift shop are open and available for tours. In addition to the original recipe there are many new variations - berry, nut-free, sugar free, tropical, etc. They also sell dried fruits, nuts, chocolates, protein bars and souvenirs. Tucked away in Cashmere, WA is a gem of a fruity candy and nut store. If you are driving between Seattle and Spokane be sure to stop by and pick up a box!
This was my one and only unplanned stop this trip but after discovering this in the inn's guest directory and seeing how close we were to the Liberty Orchards Factory (15-20 minutes away in Cashmere), I had to squeeze in at least a stop by the store even though I did not have time for the factory tour. My dad is a huge fan of Liberty Orchards products requesting Fruit Festives and/or Aplets and Cotlets when available locally during the holiday season. The prices were reasonable and much cheaper than buying them at home and the variety of flavors (berry fruits, orchard fruits, tropical fruits) and options (nut-free, sugar-free, chocolate covered) include many I have never seen before. So I felt like a kid in a candy store picking up 11 boxes of 5 different varieties for under $40 that filled up my entire carry on luggage.
This place is located in downtown Cashmere. For some reason, it seems more hyped up than it actually is. The factory shop offers rather limited selection and there isn't too much to buy. After trying their samples, I was a bit underwhelmed. Most of the items were too sweet and sticky for me (kind of taste like gummy bears). I did not go on the factory tour, but I could see employees making the candies from the windows in the factory store.
I would have bought the entire store if it would fit in my suitcase. The bags of delicious "seconds" come in many flavors. I bought 6 flavors, now I need to get on the web site and order more
1 month ago
Driving through town, I stopped into Liberty Orchards who makes Aplets & Cotlets. This was a very nice store which featured the different products they make. They offered free samples to try. Naturally, I had to pick up a box for the family. The employees in the store were nice and greeted me when I walked in. Treat your sweet tooth and stop in. read more
Fun stop on our visit to Cashmere with the kids. It's a little shop where they sell all kinds of different Liberty Orchard candies. For a touristy place, the prices are good. There's free samples so you can try all the different flavors. The candies are sold in boxes and in small little sizes so you can get several of your favorites. We were thinking of taking a tour, but the girl told us because it was a weekend, all they were doing that day was folding boxes. The best time to come is on a weekday. Best to call to find out. Of course we had to get couple boxes and a few of those little guys to take home. And the shop smelled sooo good! read more
5 months ago
Almost every state has a notable sweet treat, to call their own, like Hershey's Chocolates, from Hershey, PA, Key Lime Pies, from the Florida Keys and Hammond's Old Fashioned Sweets, from Denver, CO! Welp, my home state of WA has had one, that's been around for almost 100 YEARS! What is it, you ask..... Aplets & Cotlets ( @apletscotletsstore / @apletsandcotlets ), in Cashmere, WA! They are a form of #TurkishDelights , made with local fruits and sometimes nuts. They were mostly popular with the older crowd, but then they got a resurgence, in the last few years, with the news that they might close! Another company bought them out and revived the well-loved sweets, back to life! Now they have a new line called Fruitlets, which are a simpler and more fruit gummy like candy, a variety of chocolate covered fruits & nuts, plus a delicious array of other tasty gummies! Move over Haribo! Liberty Orchards is comin' to getcha! So, give Aplets & Cotlets a try! You'll be glad you did! #PassportToGoodEats #FollowMeOnIG read more
Spontaneously decided to check out this candy store and it was an awesome surprise considering I had no idea what to expect. Upon entering the person working was getting ready to start the next tour so I joined right in. It's very brief, but really interesting to see how the candy is made. The tour guide was really friendly also. After the tour I tried some free samples, looked around and grabbed some more candies to try out. The pre packaged candies are really delicious, but some of the self serve/bag yourself candies were a bit stale and hard to chew. There is an array of souvenirs for sale also as well as an affordable $1 coffee/hot cocoa area. Restrooms and a bit of seating available that looks out the windows. Definitely a neat place to check out! read more
Aplets and Coplets! My aunt, my uncle, and I walked past the main store (Liberty Orchards) on each of our walks through Cashmere when I was visiting them in November 2020. The last day we walked past the store on Thursday the 12th of November 2020 we walked past right as two people were walking out of the store to their vehicle with a number of purchases. Eyeing them I decided that I would make one quick stop on my way out of town and back home to Shoreline that midday. There is a parking lot off to the side of the store as well as street parking available straight in front of the store front. Notices regarding COVID-19 precautions were posted on the front door to the shop. Inside the store has its merchandise beautifully arranged in different displays. I love aplets and cotlets and can eat an 8 ounce container full of these sweet treats easily in one sitting. Trying to stay healthy during the holidays and thinking of my family I decided to purchase some of the sugar-free sweets for my Grandad. He lives in a senior home and it can be hard to get him things at times, so I got the sugar-free candies as the workers are more likely to let him have that. It wasn't too busy when I stopped. The worker at the front counter was jovial and gracious in her interactions. I even got a warm welcome when I entered the store. A cozy shop ambience adds to the all around positive shopping experience. read more
4 years ago
This is a historical landmark and gem of a place. You must stop by if passing through. These treats are such a delight and every time I eat these I always think of Edmond from The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. A scene particularly in the book is when the white witch hands Edmond addition of Turkish delights and I never knew that these were based off that but I had a feeling because of how old is described and liberty Orchards even sells Turkish delights! These are great to have all year round and awesome that you're able to order and have them shipped online across the country... Especially around Christmas time! I love that they have these new Hawaiian themed ones. read more
It took only about 15 minutes from Leavenworth (including ~8 minutes to route 97) and was a great sentimental detour for me. 5* Their fruit and nut candies were given to me when I first visited Seattle almost 30 years ago along with tours of Pike Place Market and the Space Needle so I see them as iconic to the Seattle experience. Had to make a pilgrimage here after hearing they were closing on June 1st. Was relieved to hear there is a possible buyer so it's no longer June 1st. Bought a whole bunch to share just in case (and since expiration date isn't until early 2022). It's a small simple store and factory but it felt good to have been there. They have short factory tours but it had already closed for the day when we got there shortly before closing time. Loved seeing the beautiful original stove in the store. It's a tasty candy and hope it continues somehow. read more
2 years ago
4 years ago
I'll be honest: the factory tour is nice and interesting, hearing the history is cool and all... but it's really about the FREE samples and the killer deals. Lots of products that you don't find in the stores and the big pound bags with slightly irregularly shaped pieces at bargain prices. Where else can you find this much Applets & Cotlets at such a low price? Nowhere else! So yes, very enjoyable visit, we each scarfed down a handful of free samples and left with two heavy shopping bags of goodies, about 30 pounds total. If you are in the Leavenworth or Cashmere area you MUST check this place out, Applets & Cotlets is an iconic heritage delicacy from WA state. read more
4 years ago
The factory tour is brief but it's really cool to see how aplets and cotlets are made! Kind of a mini Wonka factory. The shop is amazing, they have a huge selection of treats so even if you don't like the signature item there is probably something for you! I bought a lot of chocolates but after sampling them after I got home and finding out they're delicious and really good quality, I wish I'd gotten even more. The Orchard Bars are amazing too and are a great deal. We stopped in since it was raining and we wanted an indoor activity, but it's awesome and we'll be back next time we're in the area no matter the weather. read more
6 years ago
100 years and counting! For those who are not familiar with the brand, Aplets are fruit gelatin-like "jelly" candy with apples, honey and walnuts and covered with powdered sugar. Cotlets are made with apricots. Ate them as a kid so was very nostalgic to see where they are made. The factory and gift shop are open and available for tours. In addition to the original recipe there are many new variations - berry, nut-free, sugar free, tropical, etc. They also sell dried fruits, nuts, chocolates, protein bars and souvenirs. Tucked away in Cashmere, WA is a gem of a fruity candy and nut store. If you are driving between Seattle and Spokane be sure to stop by and pick up a box! read more
This was my one and only unplanned stop this trip but after discovering this in the inn's guest directory and seeing how close we were to the Liberty Orchards Factory (15-20 minutes away in Cashmere), I had to squeeze in at least a stop by the store even though I did not have time for the factory tour. My dad is a huge fan of Liberty Orchards products requesting Fruit Festives and/or Aplets and Cotlets when available locally during the holiday season. The prices were reasonable and much cheaper than buying them at home and the variety of flavors (berry fruits, orchard fruits, tropical fruits) and options (nut-free, sugar-free, chocolate covered) include many I have never seen before. So I felt like a kid in a candy store picking up 11 boxes of 5 different varieties for under $40 that filled up my entire carry on luggage. read more
This place is located in downtown Cashmere. For some reason, it seems more hyped up than it actually is. The factory shop offers rather limited selection and there isn't too much to buy. After trying their samples, I was a bit underwhelmed. Most of the items were too sweet and sticky for me (kind of taste like gummy bears). I did not go on the factory tour, but I could see employees making the candies from the windows in the factory store. read more
3 years ago
11 years ago
There are 2 listings for Liberty Orchards in Cashmere, WA, over on the drier side of the Cascades from the Seattle-Bellevue-Everett metro area. I'm thinking (this) one is for the candy store and one is for the company and their tour. I remember the good old days. You could walk into a Payless Drug Store, currently Rite Aid, in the Pac NW and, near the candy bars, could opt for these inexpensive sleeves containing two of these delicious, decadent, powdered sugar coated, squishy, nutty, fruit filled treats. Most likely, we were introduced to Aplets and Cotlets (with apples and apricots, respectively). Then, Fruit Delights were also available, with flavors such as orange, raspberry, and strawberry. The problem was that, like Oreos and cashews, you had to watch yourself, especially if in box candy form with all the little squares containing different flavors. You might find yourself eating many of them before even gift wrapping the box. Heck, I've even taken them overseas to relatives and friends who really liked these concoctions. I still see them seasonally and, now, the box containing them is larger, has more of these treats, and, accordingly, is more expensive. Now, those small packages previously in the candy bar area appear to be a thing of the past. But go ahead and indulge in this vice every now and then and buy that big box! Liberty Orchards in Cashmere, WA, probably about halfway between the Bavarian inspired town of Leavenworth and Wenatchee, along the Columbia River in Central Washington, is where these treats are made. This location has a tour, a store, and offers samples. Be sure to check this place out if you remember these treats, like sweets, and are in the boonies east of Seattle. You can also buy them in small quantities at this store, just like you did in the past, so you can snack on a stash of these placed on your car's console. read more
Fresh from the factory! Here the Aplets and Cotlets are fresh off the tree. Take the factory tour, learn about the actual real Washington grown fruit that is put into these delightfully WA grown treats. My preference are the candies without the nuts, Starch-boy luvs the sour flavors. If you have ever read or seen the movie "The Lion, the Witch and the wardrobe" these treats are basically what the "Turkish" delight that is served to the younger brother when he first meets the Winter Witch. Minus the rose water.... While on the "other" side of the mountain, take the time to enjoy the fruits of your labor, bad pun, and pick up some local fruits or nuts. Cashmere is worth a visit. Rumor has it they have 3 faucets in every home, the third offers apple juice! ;-) read more
12 years ago
We unexpectedly enjoyed our pit stop at the legendary home to Aplets & Cotlets today. We've seen the signs off the freeway several times while up in this area and never detoured. Since my brother is a huge fan of the Pineapple Macadamia Cotlets we decided to stop and get some for him. I've never liked Aplets & Cotlets, but since there were free samples I figured I'd give them a second chance. I was pleasantly surprised! I don't know if it's because they're more fresh right at the factory or the fact you can try specific flavors versus an entire assortment box, either way I enjoyed them. When I say "try them" I mean try them...there were options like walnut apple, blueberry almond, all the tropical Cotlets, orange jelly tracks covered in white chocolate, and peppermint ones too. The sample options are insane. I was sweeted out just with samples by the time I left and had to put on the breaks before I reached overload. I had no idea and was impressed by the assortment of products Liberty Orchards distributes. They had homemade jams, chocolate covered everything: fruit, nuts, caramels, and espresso beans, soup mixes, coffees, teas, and all types of gummy candies. They also featured other products from vendors local to Washington. We ended up leaving with bags full of goodies for many friends and family (more than just my brother). We even got a bag of the Blueberry Almond Cotlets (yum) for ourselves. We loved the fact that we didn't have to buy an entire assortment box of flavors we didn't like. Instead it was just a one pound bag of an individual flavors. This will definitely be a traditional pit stop whenever we're taking a road trip in the area and have a sweets craving. read more
The Aplets and Cotlets is a nice little store known for their fruit candy treats. It's located in the town of Cashmere, Washington. (Btw, Cashmere is a quaint, tiny, little town). You actually can go on a free guided tour of their behind the scenes fruit and cotlet making, which is located in the rear of the store. It's a quick 10 - 15 minute tour and then you can sample some fruit cotlets. Or you can buy cotlets as a gift, which they can ship to an address. Or you can simply take some home with you. I sampled a few treats and then had a combination box shipped to my parents in Florida for a small fee. But the store was worth exploring and tasting the applets and cotlets was a fun way to spend a small portion of my day. read more
8 years ago
7 years ago
14 years ago
Such a cute little factory and country store! Just a 15 minute drive from Leavenworth we found Aplets and Cotlets. I saw an ad in one of the maps of Leavenworth and I had to go and see it for myself. Surprisingly when we got there at 10am on a Tuesday morning, there was a decent sized group of people waiting to go on the factory tour. Within a few minutes we all gathered in front of the factory doors and put on hair nets. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable about the operations of how the candies are made and gave us a good mini history about the factory. The candy factory was definitely WAY smaller than I thought it would be, we walked in and out of 2 rooms and that was basically it! Watching the workers pack all the candies reminded me of the episode of Lucy in the chocolate factory :). The tour only lasted about 10 min. Best part about the country store is the FREE samples...yes, I said FREE!!!! Just don't go crazy now. I had a few just to taste and of course it suckered me into buying candies, jams and chocolates that I didn't need. Definitely a fun experience. Not a destination place, I'd only recommend going if your visiting around the area. We were in and out (including the tour) in less than 30 min. read more
9 years ago
Aplets & Cotlets!! It was an unexpected pit stop after seeing the sign on the road as we drove by. There were no tours at the time. Bummer! I would have loved to have seen that. However the store was the only one open. It's a quaint little store with gift items, candy, etc. I purchased several boxes of Aplets & Cotlets, some of the Orchard Bars, and some fruit & nuts to munch on in the car. I have never tasted such fresh and crunchy fruit and nut mix before! The prices are much cheaper at their store than online or elsewhere. The staff was very friendly and helpful as well. I'd definitely stop here again if I were driving through the area. read more
21 years ago
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Do Aplets smell like apple?
They have some apple smell since there is apple juice concentrate and apple flavor in there... but there are also other flavors as well. We don't add artificial enhancers, so it's not as strong as artificially-flavored candies can be.
