Best 5 Homemade Sweet And Salty Popcorn Recipes

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Are you craving a delightful snack that satisfies both your sweet and salty cravings? Look no further than homemade sweet and salty popcorn, a culinary masterpiece that combines the best of both worlds. With just a few simple ingredients and a few easy steps, you can create this irresistible treat that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. Get ready to embark on a flavor-packed journey as we explore the delectable world of sweet and salty popcorn, a symphony of flavors that will elevate your snacking experience to new heights.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SWEET AND SPICY POPCORN



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Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Categories     dessert

Time 10m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon paprika
1 teaspoon kosher salt
3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 cup coconut oil
16 cups hot, freshly popped popcorn

Steps:

  • Stir the confectioners' sugar, paprika, salt, garlic powder, cumin and cayenne together in a small bowl. Heat the coconut oil in a very large pot with a lid over medium heat. Add the popcorn and half of the sugar mixture, cover the pot and shake to coat. Add the remaining sugar mixture and continue to shake until well coated. Serve immediately.

SWEET 'N' SALTY POPCORN



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"This popcorn recipe is a family favorite on weekend movie nights, thanks to the classic salty and sweet flavor!" Hilary Kerr, Hawks, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Snacks

Time 35m

Yield 10 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 6

10 cups air-popped popcorn
1 tablespoon butter
5 tablespoons instant vanilla pudding mix
1/3 cup light corn syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dash salt

Steps:

  • Place popcorn in a large bowl. In a small microwave-safe bowl, melt butter; whisk in the pudding mix, corn syrup, vanilla and salt until smooth. , Microwave, uncovered, for 45 seconds or until bubbly. Pour over popcorn; toss to coat. Spread in two 15x10x1-in. baking pans coated with cooking spray., Bake at 250° for 25-30 minutes or until crisp, stirring once. Remove popcorn from pans to waxed paper to cool. Break into clusters. Store in airtight containers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 91 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 83mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SWEET & SALTY POPCORN



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There's nothing like making memories with grandkids in the kitchen and seeing their excited, happy faces while they help. - Diane Smith, Pine Mountain, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Snacks

Time 25m

Yield 4 quarts.

Number Of Ingredients 5

10 cups popped popcorn
1 cup broken miniature pretzels
1 cup candies of your choice, such as Almond Joy pieces or milk chocolate M&M's
1 cup chopped dried pineapple
10 ounces white candy coating, coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine popcorn, pretzels, candies and pineapple. In a microwave, melt candy coating; stir until smooth. Pour over popcorn mixture; toss to coat., Immediately spread onto waxed paper; let stand until set. Break into pieces. Store in airtight containers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 227 calories, Fat 11g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 122mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

SWEET AND SALTY POPCORN



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For a big crunch that kids will love, try this munchable snack mix from Shirley Engstrom of Genoa, Nebraska. A light sweet coating makes this combination of popcorn, crispy cereal and salty peanuts hard to resist.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Snacks

Time 1h25m

Yield about 5-1/2 quarts.

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 quarts popped popcorn
4 cups Cheerios
4 cups Corn or Rice Chex
2 cups salted peanuts
1 cup packed brown sugar
3/4 cup corn syrup
1/4 cup butter, cubed
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon baking soda

Steps:

  • In a large greased roasting pan, combine the popcorn, cereal and peanuts. In a large saucepan, combine brown sugar, corn syrup and butter; bring to a rolling boil. Boil for 6 minutes, stirring occasionally. , Remove from the heat; quickly stir in vanilla and baking soda until mixture is light and foamy. Immediately pour over popcorn mixture; mix well. Bake, uncovered, at 250° for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes. Cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 184 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 219mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

SWEET POPCORN



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Make a batch of sweet popcorn for a home movie night. It's a great snack for sharing, or divide into paper cones to avoid bickering!

Provided by Liberty Mendez

Categories     Snack, Treat

Time 17m

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 tbsp vegetable oil
100g popcorn kernels
250g caster sugar
50g salted butter , cubed

Steps:

  • Put the oil in a large saucepan with a tight-fitting lid over a medium heat. Toss the popcorn kernels in the oil to coat. Put the lid on, and keep over a medium heat until you hear the first popcorn pop, then turn the heat to medium-low. When you begin to hear lots of popping, give the pan a shake. Continue to shake frequently until the popping stops. Turn off the heat and leave in the pan.
  • Line a large baking tray with baking parchment. Put the sugar and 60ml water into a medium heavy-based saucepan and bring to the boil. Stir until the sugar has dissolved, then leave over a medium heat, without stirring, for 6-8 mins. It should start to turn into a golden caramel, swirl it around and add the butter - stand back as it may spit a little. Stir well until combined.
  • Pour the caramel over the popcorn in the pan and stir immediately to coat the popcorn, being careful not to touch the hot caramel. Carefully transfer onto the lined baking tray and press down with the back of a spoon to spread evenly. Leave to cool for 5 mins, then break apart and eat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 288 calories, Fat 8 grams fat, SaturatedFat 4 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 52 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 42 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 2 grams protein, Sodium 0.2 milligram of sodium

Tips:

  • Use a large pot or Dutch oven with a tight-fitting lid to pop the popcorn. This will help to create steam and pressure, which will result in fluffy, evenly popped popcorn.
  • Do not overcrowd the pot with popcorn kernels. A good rule of thumb is to use about 1/3 cup of kernels for every 4 cups of popped popcorn.
  • Heat the oil over medium-high heat until it is shimmering. Do not let the oil smoke, as this will burn the popcorn.
  • Once the oil is hot, add the popcorn kernels and immediately cover the pot. Shake the pot back and forth for a few seconds to distribute the kernels evenly.
  • Continue shaking the pot back and forth until the popping sound slows to a crawl. This should take about 2-3 minutes.
  • Once the popping sound has stopped, remove the pot from the heat and pour the popcorn into a large bowl.
  • Add the melted butter and salt to the popcorn and toss to coat. Then, add the sugar and cinnamon and toss again to coat.
  • Serve the popcorn immediately, or store it in an airtight container for later.

Conclusion:

This sweet and salty popcorn recipe is an easy and delicious treat that is perfect for any occasion. With just a few simple ingredients, you can make a batch of popcorn that is sure to please everyone. So next time you are looking for a sweet and salty snack, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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