Candy Popcorn Recipe

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Candy Popcorn
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Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup popcorn
  • 2 cups caster sugar (aka superfine sugar)
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 tsp food coloring (i like to use cochineal to give a pastel pink result)

Directions:

  1. Heat oil in a large pan over a medium to high heat. Add the popping corn and cover. Shake the pan occasionally, until the popping stops. Or, the other option is to use the microwave or a popcorn maker.
  2. Transfer the popped corn to a large bowl, removing any unpopped corn kernels. If you have a seriously large metallic bowl you can later pour in the candy over the top of the popcorn -The bowl must be big enough to be able to toss the popcorn without it spilling over.
  3. Using a heavy based pan, combine the sugar, water and food colouring. Stir over heat, without boiling, until the sugar has dissolved . Use the largest saucepan/boiler that you can find.
  4. Please stand-by the stove whilst the candy is boiling, you will need to stir the mixture frequently. Bring to the boil. Boil uncovered for about 12 to 15 minutes. The temperature should be 150°C using a candy thermometer. If you do not have a thermometer drop a teaspoon of the candy mixture into a glass of water- the mixture should crack.
  5. Remove the candy mixture from the heat. Add the popcorn and stir quickly (and I do mean quickly!) to coat the popcorn with the candy.
  6. Spread the popcorn on foil lined trays to cool. Separate the popcorn as it is cooling with a wooden spoon or hands (be careful it is not too hot though!).
  7. Store in an airtight container for 3 - 4 days. The candied popcorn is best eaten after the candy has fully set and dried.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 142.85 Kcal (598 kJ)
Calories from fat 16.44 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.83g 3%
Sodium 0.34mg 0%
Potassium 0.88mg 0%
Total Carbs 31.75g 11%
Sugars 31.55g 126%
Dietary Fiber 0.04g 0%
Protein 0.03g 0%
Calcium 1.6mg 0%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 289.01 Kcal (1210 kJ)
Calories from fat 33.26 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.7g 3%
Sodium 0.68mg 0%
Potassium 1.78mg 0%
Total Carbs 64.25g 11%
Sugars 63.83g 126%
Dietary Fiber 0.08g 0%
Protein 0.07g 0%
Calcium 3.2mg 0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 3
    Points
  • 4
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • sodium free,
  • cholesterol free

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