Sweet Popcorn
A nostalgic and crunchy sweet popcorn coated in a buttery, caramel-like glaze, perfect for movie nights, parties, or gifting.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup popcorn kernels
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup butter
- ¼ cup light corn syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat a large pot over medium heat and pop the popcorn kernels. Transfer the popped popcorn to a large bowl and set aside.
- In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar, butter, corn syrup, and salt. Stir constantly over medium heat until the mixture begins to bubble. Continue cooking for 4–5 minutes until thickened slightly.
- Remove the syrup from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
- Pour the hot syrup over the popcorn and quickly stir with a spatula to coat all the kernels evenly.
- Optional: Spread the coated popcorn on a lined baking sheet and bake at 250°F (120°C) for 30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes.
- Let the popcorn cool completely before serving or storing.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container to keep it crunchy.
- Sprinkle with cinnamon or drizzle with melted chocolate for extra flavor.
- Use parchment paper for easy cleanup if baking.
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