Jolly Rancher Is Now Selling an All-Peach Pack AND an All-Watermelon Pack
Updated: Jul. 29, 2020
Jolly Ranchers are everyone's favorite hard candy—and now there's a reason to love them even more.
We know funky new Kit Kats and seasonal M&M’s get all the attention, but Jolly Ranchers are a classic. The hard candy with multiple fruity flavors has been an inspiration for a breakfast cereal, and a few years back the brand was even transformed into brightly colored Pop Tarts.
Now, Jolly Rancher has given fans what we really want. If your favorite Jolly Rancher flavor is peach or watermelon—get ready! Because there are new packs available that contain only contain peach or watermelon. It’s a sweet dream come true.
Here’s the Sweet News!
The bags of all-peach and all-watermelon Jolly Ranchers have been spied at Dollar General, so you’re guaranteed to get a sweet bang for your buck.
Instagram scouts, like @rednecksnackandfood and @tamisclock, were among the first to discover this candy. Each 7-ounce bag contains approximately 33 individually wrapped pieces. That’s a lot of fruity flavor to go around!
You might remember peach-flavored Jolly Ranchers from the brand’s Bold Fruit Smoothie variety pack, but that’s been discontinued. So, this is the only chance for peach candy lovers to stock up.
Where to Find the New Jolly Ranchers
It’s not clear if these new flavors are exclusive to Dollar General, but if you need them in your life that’s the best bet. Meanwhile, they’ve also been spotted online at All City Candy. And if you really want to get your hands on a pile of watermelon Jolly Ranchers, sellers on Amazon have individually wrapped hard candy available by the pound.
Our Best Peachy Desserts for Summer
Mom’s Peach PieA delightful summertime pie, this dessert is overflowing with fresh peach flavor. Each sweet slice is packed with old-fashioned appeal. The streusel topping makes this pie a little different than the ordinary and adds homemade flair. —Sally Holbrook, Pasadena, California
Fresh vs. frozen peaches: use our guidelines to know when to use each type.
Peach CobblerI created this peach cobbler recipe myself with a few tips from my mom and grandma. Because it's so quick and easy, this cobbler can be made in minutes to suit any occasion. I've used it for a breakfast fruit dish, dinner dessert and light snack. —Martha Betten, North Manchester, Indiana
Peach CrispA hearty serving of this sweet and tart peach crisp is a mouthwatering way to end one of Mom's meals. With the comforting crust, fruit filling and crunchy topping, this dessert is as lovely as it is delicious.—Dianne Esposite, New Middletown, Ohio
Fizzy Peach ShakeThis easy recipe came about when I was a child living in Washington. Fresh peaches were everywhere, so my mom and I came up with this tasty peach shake. This recipe says summer to my family and me. —Teresa Jarnot, Monroe, Washington
Peach Cobbler for TwoEveryone notices a special taste in this cobbler. It's orange peel, which enhances the color and gives this traditional dessert a delicious distinction. Cobblers usually serve a large group, so it's convenient to have a recipe that makes just enough for two.
— Betty Clark, Mount Vernon, Missouri
Berry-Cherry Peach SauceFresh peaches and berries shine in this pretty, refreshing sauce. It’s terrific on ice cream, but also adds a sweet and tangy touch to pancakes, waffles or French toast at brunch. —Sandra Gould, Verndale, Minnesota
Peach Panna CottaThis no-bake dessert is guaranteed to cool you off in the summer heat. I really enjoy the texture—rich and creamy Panna Cotta balanced by the sweet and pulpy texture of the peach puree. —Andrea Campbell, Los Angeles, California
Ginger-Peach ShortcakeThere's nothing better than fresh summer produce, except maybe when it's used to make this peach shortcake. It's quick and easy to throw together for a fast summer dessert. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Peach Cobbler CookiesMy sister brought me fresh peaches one year, and we decided to make these fruity cookies. They also make fantastic ice cream sandwiches—just put some vanilla ice cream between two cookies for a delicious summer treat! —Anna Miller, Churdan, Iowa
Peach, Green Chile and Cheddar PieAfter tasting a fantastic green chile apple pie in a local restaurant, I knew I would have to try it with peaches. The result was fantastic! The combination of flavors in this unusual pie tells you what every New Mexican knows: Green chile goes well with everything! —Rd Stendel-Freels, Albuquerque, New Mexico
Peach Sugar Cookie CrumbleThis sugar cookie crumble is like peach crisp with a sugar cookie topping. Since it uses canned peaches, you don't have to save this recipe just for peach season. It's delicious with ice cream. —Teri Rasey, Cadillac, Michigan
Perfect Plum & Peach PieI created this recipe for in-season summer fruit. The plums give the pie a splash of color as well as flavor, and the crumb topping is both easy and excellent! —Rachel Johnson, Shippensburg, Pennsylvania
Buttermilk Peach Ice CreamMy mother's family owned peach orchards in Missouri. I live in Tennessee, a top consumer of buttermilk. This summery ice cream combines my past and present. —Kim Higginbotham, Knoxville, Tennessee
Peach Crumble DessertOld-fashioned, delicious and easy to make describes this yummy peach crumble dessert. It's wonderful served with ice cream. —Nancy Horsburgh, Everett, Ontario
Peach & Blueberry TrifleThis crowd-pleasing summer trifle recipe can be made the night before. I love that you can be flexible with the ingredients. Add any in-season fruit you like! —Raymonde Bourgeois, Swastika, Ontario
Peach Cobbler Dump CakeThis is one of the best peach dump cake recipes in the world. It's sweet, tender cake with a beautifully crisp cobbler topping. Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream on the side, and dessert's golden. —Keri Sparks, Little Elm, Texas
Peaches & Cream Jelly RollCake rolls make a lovely presentation for a party, and they are simple to cut into even slices. My father taught me how to make them, and sometimes we get together and make them for family and friends. —Malena Coleman, Rockville, Indiana
Peach BavarianFruit molds are my specialty. This one, with its refreshing peach taste, makes a colorful salad or dessert. —Adeline Piscitelli, Sayreville, New Jersey
Slow-Cooker Peach CrumbleI look forward to going on our beach vacation every year, but I don't always relish the time spent cooking for everybody. This slow-cooker dessert (or breakfast!) gives me more time to lie in the sun and enjoy the waves. Melty ice cream is a must. —Colleen Delawder, Herndon, Virginia
Georgia Peach Ice CreamMy state is well known for growing amazing peaches. This ice cream has been a family favorite for more than 50 years! —Marguerite Ethridge, Americus, Georgia
Fruit 'n' Cake KabobsA neighbor served these kabobs at a family picnic and brought some over for us to sample. I was pleasantly surprised at the tasty toasted cake and juicy grilled fruit. —Mary Ann Dell, Phoenixville, Pennsylvania
Originally Published: July 29, 2020
