Candied Popcorn isn’t just a quick and tasty treat—it’s also incredibly versatile. You can enjoy it as a fun movie night snack, pack it into school lunchboxes for a sweet surprise, or dress it up in cellophane bags with ribbons to give as budget-friendly homemade gifts. The best part is how easy it is to customise: mix in your favourite nuts, drizzle with melted chocolate, or add a sprinkle of sea salt for that irresistible sweet-and-salty crunch. However you serve it, this classic snack is guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser.
Candied Popcorn
Candied Popcorn is a yummy snack all year round and makes for a terrific food gift for someone that has everything!
2
servings2
minutes14
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minutesKeep the screen of your device on
Ingredients
0.75 cup Sugar, raw
125 gram Butter
.33 cup Popping Corn Kernel
1 tbsp Canola oil
2 tbsp Honey
Directions
- Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
- Add the popping corn and cover tightly.
- Shake the pan occassionally so the kernels don’t burn. Kernels should start popping after two to three minutes – when they are finished popping – transfer to a large bowl (careful they don’t burn!!).
- Line a baking tray with baking paper.
- In the same saucepan (wipe residue oil out gently and carefully) mix together the honey, sugar and butter for five minutes or until sugar is dissolved.
- Bring the mixture to the boil then simmer without stirring for approximately 6 minutes or until the syrup is caramelised and coloured.
- Stir the corn into the syrup and coat well. Then spread the mixture onto the prepared baking tray and cool for 1/2 hour or until set.
- Break into bite size pieces and serve.
Responses to “Candied Popcorn”
I have seen them do pop corn with white chocolate and Christmas colored M&M’s also. Tasty gifts for sure.
Can the butter be replaced with a dairy free alternative for the dairy intolerant without loosing too much flavour?