Old Fashioned Pink Popcorn
Just like the Lucky Elephant brand pink popcorn you remember eating as a kid. It's easy to make at home, and makes a great healthier Valentine's day treat.
Servings: 24 cups
Calories: 98kcal
Ingredients
- 6 ounces popcorn kernels
- 2/3 cup whole milk or half and half
- 1 Tablespoon white corn syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- pink food coloring I use Wilton Color Gel in Rose to get the perfect shade
Instructions
- Prepare 2 large baking sheets by lining with parchment paper or silicone baking mats. Set aside.
- Pop 6 ounces popcorn kernels using an air popper or in a pot. This makes a large amount (about 24 cups) of popcorn, so you may have to do it in 2 batches. Place the popcorn into one or two large bowls and set aside.
- Stir 2/3 cup whole milk or half and half, 1 Tablespoon white corn syrup, and 1/4 teaspoon salt together in a small saucepan. Pour 2 cups granulated sugar into the center of the saucepan, being careful not to get any on the sides of the pot. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring until sugar is completely dissolved.
- Stir occasionally until mixture reaches 230°F on an instant-read or candy thermometer. Remove from heat and stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla and pink food coloring (several drops of red should do, or about 1/2 a toothpick dipped into gel color).
- Working quickly, pour sugar mixture evenly over popcorn and stir until the popcorn is evenly coated. Spread popcorn over 2 large baking sheets to dry. Once popcorn is completely dry, store in airtight bags or containers.
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Nutrition
Calories: 98kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 28mg | Potassium: 30mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 11IU | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 0.2mg
