Best 5 Candied Popcorn Recipes

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Candied popcorn is a delicious and irresistible treat that combines the flavors of sweet and salty. It is a versatile snack that can be customized with a variety of toppings and flavors, making it a great choice for parties, movie nights, or simply as an afternoon treat. Whether you prefer classic candied popcorn with a simple coating of sugar, or something more adventurous with a variety of nuts, seeds, and spices, this article will provide you with the best recipes and tips for making the perfect candied popcorn that will satisfy your cravings and leave you wanting more.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

CANDIED ALMOND BARK POPCORN



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A yummy twist on normal buttered popcorn that is quick to make and oh so good! Almond bark is slightly sweeter than white chocolate and just melts in your mouth. You can make this recipe festive for any holiday by adding any color sprinkles while popcorn is still warm. Wait until it is completely cooled before breaking it up and storing it.

Provided by alytholen

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Almond Dessert Recipes

Time 16m

Yield 30

Number Of Ingredients 2

1 (24 ounce) package almond bark
3 (2.9 ounce) bags microwave popcorn

Steps:

  • Place packaged popcorn in the microwave; cook on high until popping begins to slow down, about 2 1/2 minutes. Pour popcorn into a large bowl. Remove any unpopped kernels.
  • Place almond bark in a saucepan and melt over medium-low heat, stirring constantly so it does not burn on the bottom, about 8 minutes. Pour melted almond bark over popcorn and stir to coat evenly. Pour out onto a baking sheet to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 148.2 calories, Carbohydrate 15.2 g, Fat 11.2 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 5.4 g, Sodium 73.4 mg, Sugar 0.5 g

CANDIED POPCORN SNACK



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"I got this family-favorite recipe in the 1950's," remarks Victoria Walzer of Lakeport, California. "It makes a big chewy batch that you can't stop eating until it's gone!"

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Snacks

Time 10m

Yield 6 quarts.

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 quarts plain popped popcorn
3/4 cup light corn syrup
1/4 cup butter
2 tablespoon water
3-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
1 cup miniature marshmallows

Steps:

  • Place popcorn in a large roasting pan. In a large saucepan, combine remaining ingredients; cook and stir over low heat just until mixture comes to a boil. Pour over popcorn and toss to coat. Cool. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 185 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 130mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

LOW SUGAR CANDIED POPCORN



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This popcorn has only 8.5 carbs per serving. A friend of mine's daughter has diabetes. She was looking for a popcorn recipe that was diabetic friendly. I stumbled upon this recipe. This is a really great recipe.

Provided by Nor Mac

Categories     Popcorn

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 6

13 c fresh air popped popcorn
1 egg white
2 Tbsp dark molasses
2 tsp vanilla extract
3/4 c splenda (sugar substitute)
1/2 c dry roasted peanuts

Steps:

  • 1. spray baking sheet with cooking spray
  • 2. pop the popcorn
  • 3. in a large bowl place popcorn.in a small bowl-add egg white molasses,and vanilla,salt,and granular splenda. Whisk ingredients well.
  • 4. add peanuts and stir well.pour over popcorn,and toss until coated.
  • 5. put in baking sheet,and bake at 325 for 20-25 minutes.turn it a bit while baking.
  • 6. pour on to waxed paper or parchment paper and let cool.cool to room temp. before serving.
  • 7. Nutrition information 8.5 carbs per serving 3 grams of sugar per cup 100 calories per cup

CANDIED POPCORN RECIPE - (4.4/5)



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Provided by á-39849

Number Of Ingredients 3

12 cups popped popcorn
1 (14-ounce) can Eagle Brand® Sweetened Condensed Milk
1 (3-ounce) package cherry or other flavored gelatin

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 300ºF. Line large shallow roasting pan with heavy foil, extending foil over edges of pan. Butter foil. Remove out all unpopped kernels from the popcorn and pour into prepared pan. Keep warm in oven. Mix sweetened condensed milk and dry gelatin in medium saucepan. Heat and stir over low heat until mixture is slightly thickened and bubbly, 4 to 5 minutes. (for easy clean up soak in hot water immediately) Pour mixture over popcorn. Stir gently to coat using a long-handled wooden spoon. Bake 20 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes. Carefully turn out onto large piece of lightly buttered foil. Cool. Break into pieces or clusters.

CHIPOTLE-PECAN CANDIED POPCORN



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Provided by Marcela Valladolid

Time 1h15m

Yield about 13 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

Cooking spray
12 cups plain popped popcorn
1 cup pecans, roughly chopped
1 cup packed dark brown sugar
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 cup honey
1 teaspoon chipotle chile powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda Salt

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F. Generously coat a baking sheet with cooking spray. Toss the popcorn and pecans on the prepared baking sheet. Transfer to the oven while preparing the syrup.
  • Combine the brown sugar, butter and honey in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat; cook, stirring occasionally, until the sugar is dissolved and the butter is completely melted. Increase the heat to high and boil, stirring constantly, until thickened, about 4 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the chile powder, baking soda and 1 teaspoon salt. Remove the popcorn mixture from the oven; slowly pour the syrup over the top and gently stir to coat.
  • Return the popcorn to the oven and bake until the caramel is dry and hardened, stirring halfway through, about 1 hour. Let cool on the baking sheet.

Tips:

  • Choose the right type of popcorn. Not all popcorn kernels are created equal. Some varieties are better suited for making candied popcorn than others. Look for a kernel that is small and round, with a hard outer shell. These kernels will produce a light and fluffy popcorn that is perfect for coating with sugar syrup.
  • Use fresh ingredients. The fresher your ingredients, the better your candied popcorn will taste. Use real butter, sugar, and corn syrup, and avoid using any artificial flavors or colors.
  • Cook the popcorn properly. The key to making perfect candied popcorn is to cook the popcorn properly. Make sure the popcorn is cooked until it is light and fluffy, but not overcooked. Overcooked popcorn will be tough and chewy.
  • Use the right amount of sugar syrup. The amount of sugar syrup you use will determine how sweet your candied popcorn is. If you like your popcorn sweet, use more sugar syrup. If you prefer a less sweet popcorn, use less sugar syrup.
  • Stir the popcorn constantly. Once you have added the sugar syrup to the popcorn, stir it constantly to prevent the sugar from crystallizing. Stirring the popcorn will also help to distribute the sugar syrup evenly.
  • Let the popcorn cool completely. Once the popcorn is coated with sugar syrup, let it cool completely before eating it. This will allow the sugar syrup to harden and the popcorn to become crispy.

Conclusion:

Candied popcorn is a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for parties, movie nights, or just a snack. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can make delicious, fresh candied popcorn that your whole family will enjoy. So next time you're looking for a sweet and crunchy snack, give candied popcorn a try!

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