Best 6 Sugared Popcorn Recipes
Popcorn is a beloved snack that is enjoyed by people of all ages. Not only is it a great source of fiber, but it is also a delicious treat that can be made in a variety of ways. One of the most popular ways to make popcorn is to coat it in sugar, resulting in a sweet and crunchy snack that is perfect for any occasion. If you are looking for the best recipe to cook sugared popcorn, there are a few things you should keep in mind. First, you will need to choose the right type of popcorn. You should also ensure that you use the correct amount of sugar and oil. Finally, you will need to cook the popcorn at the right temperature and for the right amount of time. By following these tips, you can create the perfect sugared popcorn that is sure to please everyone.
Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!
CINNAMON-SUGAR POPCORN
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
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
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
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.
SWEETENED POPCORN
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
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
SUGAR POPCORN
Have a sweet tooth for something different? our family makes this all the time. I didn't find it posted yet and it is a quick, easy recipe to make that tastes fantastic! Enjoy!
Provided by kels6765
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 20m
Yield 10-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Measure out 1 gallon of popped popcorn and lay out on wax paper.
- Melt butter, sugar, and water on stove until temperature reaches 245°F (about 5 minute after it starts boiling).
- Remove from heat and add salt and vanilla.
- At this point you can add food coloring to make it colorful!
- Pour mixture over popped popcorn and stir occasionally until completely cooled.
- ENJOY!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1560.3, Fat 18.5, SaturatedFat 3.7, Cholesterol 6.1, Sodium 161.5, Carbohydrate 318.2, Fiber 51.9, Sugar 43.1, Protein 46.3
SWEET POPCORN
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
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
SUGAR N SPICE POPCORN
Our family can't get enough of this light, cinnamon-sweet popcorn. The baked kernels are wonderfully crunchy and coated just right. Try mixing some to have on hand as an anytime nibble.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Snacks
Time 20m
Yield 4 quarts.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place popcorn in a large roasting pan coated with cooking spray. In a small saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Add the sugar, water, cinnamon and salt; cook and stir over low heat until sugar is dissolved. , Pour over popcorn; toss to coat. Bake, uncovered, at 300° for 10-15 minutes. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 62 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 59mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
Tips:
- Use a large pot or Dutch oven to pop the popcorn. This will give the popcorn plenty of room to expand and prevent it from burning.
- Don't overcrowd the pot. If you add too much popcorn kernels, they won't pop properly and you'll end up with a lot of unpopped kernels.
- Use a high heat setting to pop the popcorn. This will help the kernels pop quickly and evenly.
- Shake the pot or Dutch oven constantly while the popcorn is popping. This will help to distribute the heat evenly and prevent the popcorn from burning.
- Once the popcorn has finished popping, remove it from the heat and pour it into a large bowl.
- Add the sugar mixture to the popcorn and stir until it is evenly coated.
- Spread the popcorn out on a baking sheet and let it cool completely.
- Once the popcorn is cool, break it up into small pieces and store it in an airtight container.
Conclusion:
Sugared popcorn is a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. It is a great way to use up leftover popcorn and it is also a fun activity to do with kids. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can make a delicious batch of sugared popcorn that the whole family will enjoy.
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