# Candied Popcorn - Link: https://stayathomemum.com.au/recipes/snacks/candied-popcorn/ - Published: 2017-12-27T15:00:56+11:00 - Author: Clare Whitfield 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. ![Brightly coloured candied popcorn in a bowl ideal for snacking and movie nights]( https://i0.wp.com/stayathomemum.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/image.webp?resize =1024%2C768&quality=80&ssl=1 "Colourful Candied Popcorn in a Bowl Perfect Sweet Treat for Movie Nights") [ Pin ](https://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://stayathomemum.com.au/recipes/snacks/candied-popcorn/&media=https://stayathomemum.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/image.webp&description=Candied%20Popcorn%20is%20a%20yummy%20snack%20all%20year%20round%20and%20makes%20for%20a%20terrific%20food%20gift%20for%20someone%20that%20has%20everything!%20 ) [ Print ](https://stayathomemum.com.au/recipes/snacks/candied-popcorn/#wpzoom-premium-recipe-card) ## Candied Popcorn Recipe by Stay at Home Mum 0.0 from 0 votes Candied Popcorn is a yummy snack all year round and makes for a terrific food gift for someone that has everything!   Course: SnacksCuisine: AustralianDifficulty: Easy Servings Adjust servings + – 2 servings Prep time 2 minutes Cooking time 14 minutes Total time 16 minutes Cook Mode ### Ingredients * 0.75 cup Sugar, raw * 125 grams 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. [[ ![author avatar](https://i0.wp.com/stayathomemum.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/ 12/clare_whitfield_profile.webp?quality=80&ssl=1) Clare Whitfield Chief Editor Clare Whitfield is the Editor of Stay at Home Mum and a recognised voice in practical home management for Australian families. Based in the northern suburbs of Sydney, she balances editorial leadership with life as a stay at home mum to two school age children. Her background in home economics and more than a decade of experience in recipe development, family budgeting, and household systems inform her work. [See Full Bio](https://stayathomemum.com.au/author/clare_whitfield/) [ ](https://stayathomemum.com.au/author/clare_whitfield/) ## Comments ### By: Kidosmom - Link: https://stayathomemum.com.au/recipes/snacks/candied-popcorn/#comment-3171 - Published: 2012-10-20T23:46:05+11:00 I have seen them do pop corn with white chocolate and Christmas colored M&M’s also. Tasty gifts for sure. ### By: Mummyof2 - Link: https://stayathomemum.com.au/recipes/snacks/candied-popcorn/#comment-70137 - Published: 2013-09-23T19:42:00+10:00 Can the butter be replaced with a dairy free alternative for the dairy intolerant without loosing too much flavour?