I have been married to a wonderful Christian man since 1976. The Lord has blessed us with two daughters and two sons. I consider each day the Lord gives me on the earth yet another chance to serve Him.

Saturday, December 17, 2022

Flavoried Candied Popcorn

 You can make this any color and any flavor.  The kids love it!  




FLAVORIED CANDIED POPCORN


Ingredients:

*1 tablespoon vegetable oil (if using a hot air popper, you won't need the oil)

*1/2 cup popcorn kernels ( divide it in half and pop two batches)

*2 cups granulated sugar

*1/4 cup water

*2 tablespoons butter

*1/2 cup of light corn syrup

*1 (.125 oz) bottle of flavoring oil for strong flavors (cinnamon, licorice, mints, etc)

  2 (.125 ounce) for mild flavors (green apple, cherry, banana, bubble gum, etc)

*1/4 teaspoon salt

*food coloring gel or paste 


Directions:

~Pop your 1/2 cup popcorn in 1 tablespoon oil,  remove any kernels.

~In a large pot, combine 2 cups granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons butter,  1/2 cup corn syrup, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.

~Stir in 1 (.125 oz) of flavoring.

~Cook over medium heat, stirring mixture until it comes to a rolling boil.

~Allow to boil for around 5 minutes, without stirring.

~Remove from heat and a small amount of food coloring and mix well.

~Pour about 1/3 of the mixture over divided popcorn, and stir well.

~Repeat two more times, until all of the mixture is mixed well over popcorn.

~Line a baking pan with parchment paper.

~Place popcorn in a single layer on baking pan.

~Repeat process again using different color food coloring.

~Preheat oven to 250 degrees.

~Bake candied popcorn for 30 minutes (stirring every 10 minutes).

~Remove from oven and allow to cool for 20-30 minutes. 

~Break apart any pieces that may be stuck together.

~Store in a cool dry place.


Flavor and Color Ideas:

`green = wintergreen, sour apple, watermelon

`yellow = banana, lemon, butter popcorn, butterscotch, maple

`red = cinnamon, cherry,  strawberry

`pink = bubble gum, cherry, tutti fruiti

`blue = cotton candy, blue raspberry, blueberry

`orange = orange, caramel, maple

`purple = grape

`brown = coffee (or use 2 tablespoons instant coffee), chocolate, root beer

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