Best 9 How To Make Sweet Popcorn Recipes

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Are you craving a delightful treat that combines the savory crunch of popcorn with the irresistible sweetness of caramel? Look no further than sweet popcorn, a confectionery masterpiece that elevates the humble popcorn to a delectable delight. Whether you're hosting a movie night, planning a festive gathering, or simply seeking a delightful snack to satisfy your sweet tooth, this article will guide you through the culinary adventure of creating the ultimate sweet popcorn experience.

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

SWEET POPCORN



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How to make quick and easy sweet popcorn at home

Provided by Netmums

Categories     Bonfire Night recipes

Time 7m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 tsp vegetable oil
2 tsp unsalted butter, softened
100g popping corn
1 tbsp golden caster sugar

Steps:

  • Melt the vegetable oil and butter in a large saucepan or casserole over a low-medium heat. Stir to combine.
  • Add the popping corn and spread it out with your spoon to form a layer over the bottom of the pan. Place the lid on the pan and turn up to medium-high.
  • After a minute or so you will hear the corn kernels start to pop inside the pan. The pops will start coming thick and fast for about 3-4 minutes. When they slow down to 3-5 second intervals your popcorn is ready.
  • Turn off the heat but leave the lid on for a couple of minutes (there's usually a few kernels that will pop after this point, so leaving the lid on for a few minutes stops them flying around your kitchen).
  • Leave to cool slightly for a couple of minutes. Sprinkle in the sugar and stir to combine. Divide into bowls and serve.

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

SWEETENED POPCORN



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This is a sweet and crunchy treat. I first tasted something like this at a festival. I find that the crunchiness and the sweetness are very addicting.

Provided by CORY13

Categories     Desserts     Candy Recipes     Popcorn Candy Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 tablespoons butter
¼ cup water
1 cup white sugar
6 cups popped butter flavor popcorn

Steps:

  • Line two baking sheets with waxed paper.
  • In a large pot or Dutch oven, combine butter, water and sugar. Bring to a boil. Boil 4 minutes; remove from heat. Introduce popcorn and stir to coat evenly. Pour onto prepared baking sheets and let cool before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 101.5 calories, Carbohydrate 18.9 g, Cholesterol 5.1 mg, Fat 3.1 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 0.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 43.6 mg, Sugar 16.8 g

CINNAMON-SUGAR POPCORN



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I first tried this when I was visiting my sister in West Virginia. After trying it, I loved it, however I neglected to ask her for the recipe. 10 years later, I have it, and I still love it! The kids can help make it if you use an air popper (which I did to reduce fat and calories...there's enough in the butter!) I used my deep dish lasagna pan to cook it in the oven. You can use a roasting pan or any other large, deep dish pan. It makes a lot, so either invite your friends or store it in an airtight container for later.

Provided by MACCO

Categories     Desserts     Candy Recipes     Popcorn Candy Recipes

Time 1h45m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup unpopped popcorn
⅓ cup butter
⅔ cup white sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). Pop the popcorn using an air popper according to manufacturer's directions. Place into a large mixing bowl, and set aside.
  • Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the sugar, cinnamon, salt, and vanilla, and cook until thick and bubbly. Pour over the popcorn, and stir until the popcorn is evenly coated. Spread the popcorn into a large roasting pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven 10 minutes, then turn the heat off, and allow the popcorn to stay in the oven 20 minutes longer. Remove from oven, and cool completely before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 113.6 calories, Carbohydrate 17.8 g, Cholesterol 10.2 mg, Fat 4.4 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 1.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 100.3 mg, Sugar 8.5 g

SWEET PINK POPCORN



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This is sweet buttered popcorn with red food color added. Great for a girls birthday party or for Breast Cancer Awarness events.

Provided by Chef Jean

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 20m

Yield 8-10 cups

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups sugar
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 cup water
red food coloring
2 cups unpopped popcorn

Steps:

  • Pop corn in an air popper.
  • Boil the sugar, butter, water and food coloring for 3 minutes. Let cool for 10 minutes.
  • Slowly poor the sugar mixture over the popcorn and toss to coat evenly.
  • Let dry on a cookie sheet. To speed this process dry in a 200 degree oven for 10 minutes, watching carefully.

BROWN SUGAR & CINNAMON GLAZED POPCORN



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If you like your popcorn sweet on movie night, then this recipe with a sugary glaze and a hint of warming spice won't disappoint

Provided by Chelsie Collins

Categories     Snack

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 5

50g light brown sugar
10g butter
3 tbsp double cream
a sprinkle of ground cinnamon
25g popcorn kernels

Steps:

  • Put the sugar in a small saucepan with 2 tbsp water and dissolve over a gentle heat. Bring to the boil, but don't stir at all. When the sugar is a dark golden caramel colour, whisk in the butter. Remove from the heat and pour in the double cream (stand back as it may spit), stir vigorously, then add the ground cinnamon.
  • Pop the popcorn kernels in a saucepan with a tight-fitting lid for 4 mins, then remove from the heat and pour over the sugar glaze, tossing the popcorn until evenly coated.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 89 calories, Fat 7 grams fat, SaturatedFat 4 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 6 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 6 grams sugar, Sodium 0.1 milligram of sodium

17 EASY SWEET POPCORN RECIPES



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Time 1h31m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 c butter
2 c brown sugar
½ c corn syrup
1 tsp salt
½ tsp baking soda
1 tsp vanilla extract
5 quarts popped popcorn

Steps:

  • Pop popcorn and place it in a large bowl, and preheat the oven to 250 degrees.
  • Melt butter in a medium saucepan. Stir over medium heat and mix in salt, brown sugar, and corn syrup. Stir constantly while bringing to a boil
  • Boil without stirring for 4 minutes and then remove from heat. Mix in vanilla and soda.
  • Pour slowly over popcorn, stirring to coat.
  • Place in 2 shallow baking dishes and pop in the oven to bake for 1 hour. Stir every 15 minutes. Let cool completely before breaking up the popcorn and eating!

SWEET AND SPICY POPCORN



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"I wanted to spice up one of my favorite snacks, so I got creative and mixed in cumin, paprika and cayenne," says Valerie.

Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Time 15m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 tablespoons plus 1/4 cup coconut oil
1/2 cup popcorn kernels
3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon paprika
Kosher salt
3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Melt 3 tablespoons coconut oil in a large pot over high heat. Add the popcorn kernels, partially cover and cook, shaking the pot occasionally, until the popping slows down. Transfer the popcorn to a large bowl. Wipe out the pot.
  • Stir the confectioners' sugar, paprika, 1 teaspoon salt, the garlic powder, cumin and cayenne together in a small bowl.
  • Melt the remaining 1/4 cup coconut oil in the same pot 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.

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

Tips:

  • Use Fresh Popcorn Kernels: Fresh popcorn kernels produce fluffy and flavorful popcorn. Avoid old or stale kernels, as they may not pop properly or may have an unpleasant taste.
  • Heat the Oil Properly: The oil should be hot enough before adding the popcorn kernels. Use a heavy-bottomed pot or pan to ensure even heat distribution.
  • Use the Right Amount of Oil: Too little oil can result in dry and bland popcorn, while too much oil can make the popcorn greasy. A good rule of thumb is to use about 1/4 cup of oil for every 1/2 cup of popcorn kernels.
  • Cover the Pot or Pan: Covering the pot or pan helps to trap the steam and moisture, resulting in tender and fluffy popcorn.
  • Shake the Pot or Pan Occasionally: Shaking the pot or pan occasionally helps to distribute the heat evenly and prevents the popcorn from burning.
  • Remove the Popcorn from Heat When Popping Slows Down: Once the popping slows down to a few seconds between pops, remove the pot or pan from the heat to prevent burning.
  • Add Sweeteners and Flavorings: After the popcorn has popped, add your desired sweeteners and flavorings. This can include sugar, honey, maple syrup, melted chocolate, cinnamon, vanilla extract, or any other desired flavorings.
  • Enjoy Freshly Popped Popcorn: Popcorn is best enjoyed fresh out of the pot. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

Making sweet popcorn at home is a fun and easy process that yields delicious and satisfying snacks. With the right ingredients and techniques, you can create fluffy, flavorful, and perfectly sweetened popcorn that is sure to be a hit among family and friends. Experiment with different sweeteners and flavorings to create unique and personalized popcorn variations. Enjoy freshly popped sweet popcorn as a movie night treat, party snack, or anytime indulgence.

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