There’s something magical about how a single bite of candy can take you back — to porches creaking in the heat, laughter echoing through county fairs, or the sticky joy of a ripe watermelon. At Butterfield Candies, every Bud is more than a treat — it’s a taste of Southern memory, handcrafted and wrapped with love.
In this edition of our Flavor & Memory series, we’re pairing our signature summer flavors with the moments they capture best. Because around here, candy isn’t just candy. It’s home.
Peach on the Porch: A Flavor That Feels Like Summer
Evenings in the South have their own rhythm — slow, golden, and sweet. You know the kind. The sun dips low, the cicadas strike up their chorus, and everyone finds their way to the porch, barefoot and sunkissed.
Now imagine that moment, only it’s in your mouth. That’s what a Peach Bud tastes like. Smooth, honeyed peach with just enough tartness to keep it bright. It's the flavor of Georgia summers and cold glasses of sweet tea. It’s Grandma’s orchard, late July.
Want to know what peach hard candy tastes like? Like nostalgia. Like sunshine. Like one more minute outside before you’re called in for supper.
Watermelon at the County Fair
The fair only came to town once a year — and when it did, it brought the best kind of chaos. Cotton dresses, sticky fingers, and endless rides on the Ferris wheel. The air thick with popcorn, hay, and sun-warmed watermelon.
Our Watermelon Buds take you straight back. Each one is a sweet burst of summer — bold, juicy, and just a touch nostalgic. It’s the watermelon candy that captures fairground joy without the mess.
And unlike some candy that tastes more "lab" than "melon," our Buds keep it clean, inspired by real fruit, handcrafted with care. Because that’s what summer should taste like: simple and unforgettable.
Cherry-Stained Smiles and Front-Yard Fireworks
Cherry Buds are for the days that feel like a celebration, even if you never leave the block. Fourth of July cookouts. Sparklers in paper cups. Red-stained lips from too much punch.
Our Cherry Buds deliver that vibrant, classic flavor in every swirl. Rich, tangy, and oh-so-satisfying. It’s the flavor of front-yard firework shows, of cousins running wild through sprinklers, of summer without a schedule.
They're also perfect for sharing — one for now, one tucked in your pocket for later. Because around here, candy always comes with a side of storytelling.
More Than Candy: It’s a Southern Tradition
Butterfield’s hard candies aren’t just made — they’re crafted. Inspired by time-honored Southern flavors and hand-poured with old-school charm, each Bud is wrapped in memory.
Whether you’re curious about how our Peach Buds are made, looking for the best summer candy flavors, or just want a taste of tradition — you’re in good hands.
So next time you unwrap a Bud, take a moment. Let it melt slowly. Close your eyes. You might just find yourself back on the porch, listening to cicadas, with nothing to do but enjoy the sweetness of it all.