What it is
Peanuts in a hard, brick-red candy shell, shaped and colored like baked beans. No beans inside.
The story
- by 1924: first made by Ferrara Pan Candy Company, Chicago (Necco also claimed to be first).
Fun facts
- Salvatore Ferrara was selling candy-coated peanuts by 1924.
- They are made by hard panning: tumbling peanuts while adding layers of sugar.
Are Boston Baked Beans still made?
Yes. Boston Baked Beans are still made, by Ferrara Candy Company. Look for it at candy shops that stock old-fashioned candy, or search for Boston Baked Beans on Amazon.
If you like Boston Baked Beans
- Pez (1927): Small pressed sugar blocks that come out of a spring-loaded character dispenser.
- Red Hots (1930s): Tiny, hot cinnamon candies, a favorite for decorating cakes and cookies.
- Sweethearts (1901): Chalky, heart-shaped candies printed with short messages like "Be Mine", "Kiss Me" and "Miss You".
- Jolly Rancher (1949): Hard, glassy, intensely fruity candies.
See every candy from the 1920s or all hard and tangy candy.
Frequently asked questions
When did Boston Baked Beans come out?
Boston Baked Beans were first made by 1924, by Ferrara Pan Candy Company, Chicago (Necco also claimed to be first).
Who makes Boston Baked Beans now?
Ferrara Candy Company.
Are Boston Baked Beans discontinued?
No. Boston Baked Beans are still made by Ferrara Candy Company.
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Checked October 22, 2026. Boston Baked Beans is a trademark of its owner; this page is not connected to the maker. How we check our facts.
