Candied Popcorn Snack Food

SWEET AND SALTY POPCORN SNACK MIX

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 300 degrees F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with heavy duty foil and spray lightly with non-stick cooking spray.
• Pour popped popcorn out onto foil lined baking sheet. Pick out any kernels. Add Crispix and pretzels and spread out evenly with popcorn.
• Melt butter in a large, heavy saucepan over medium heat. Add brown sugar, corn syrup, and salt. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly, and then allow to boil for two minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and use a spoon to drizzle the mixture over the popcorn mixture in an even stream. Toss the popcorn mixture lightly to distribute and then spread it back out in an even layer.
• Bake for 10 minutes. Use a spatula to stir the mixture and bake for an additional 10 minutes. Remove from oven and stir once more. Spread the mixture back out in an even layer and allow to cool for 10 minutes or until cool enough to handle. Break apart and allow to cool completely. Add peanut M&M's and toss to combine.
• Store in an airtight container or zippered plastic storage bags.

CANDY POPCORN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 300 F. Line 3 cookie sheets with parchment paper or silicone liners and spread 3 cups of popcorn out in an even layer on each. Set aside.
• In a medium saucepan, combine one color Jello mix with 1 cup sugar, 3 Tbsp butter, and 1 Tbsp corn syrup. Bring to a boil over medium heat, adding water as needed if the mixture appears too think. You can mix in a few drops of food coloring if desired to make the colors brighter.
• Boil candy mixture for 3-4 minutes then pour the candy mixture over one cookie sheet of popcorn. Toss to coat.
• Bake for 10 minutes, tossing the popcorn once halfway through. Allow popcorn to cool before removing from the baking sheet and breaking apart.
• Repeat step 1-4 with each color of Jello.
• Once all the popcorn is candied, combine all flavors in a bowl and toss gently to mix.

LOW SUGAR CANDIED POPCORN

Steps:

• 1. spray baking sheet with cooking spray
• 2. pop the popcorn
• 3. in a large bowl place popcorn.in a small bowl-add egg white molasses,and vanilla,salt,and granular splenda. Whisk ingredients well.
• 4. add peanuts and stir well.pour over popcorn,and toss until coated.
• 5. put in baking sheet,and bake at 325 for 20-25 minutes.turn it a bit while baking.
• 6. pour on to waxed paper or parchment paper and let cool.cool to room temp. before serving.
• 7. Nutrition information 8.5 carbs per serving 3 grams of sugar per cup 100 calories per cup

CANDIED POPCORN (SPLENDA)

Steps:

• Preheat oven 325°F; spray an 11x13 inch pan with nonstick cooking spray or line with release foil and set aside.
• Place popcorn in a large bowl.
• In a small bowl, add egg white, molasses, vanilla, salt and splenda; whisk well.
• Add peanuts and stir until peanuts are coated; pour over popcorn, toss until popcorn is coated.
• Place on prepared baking pan; bake 20 to 25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until mix is crispy.
• Remove mix from oven and spread onto parchment or waxed paper to cool, cool to room temperature before serving, enjoy.

CANDY COATED POPCORN

Steps:

• Keep freshly-popped corn warm in large baking pan in 200°F oven.
• Combine sugar, corn syrup, butter, salt and cream of tartar in medium saucepan. Bring to boil, stirring constantly. Cook to 250°F without stirring.
• Remove from heat. After boiling action ceases, add flavoring and color. Add soda and stir in quickly but thoroughly. Pour at once while foamy over warm popcorn; mix gently to coat corn. Shape into balls or spread onto cookie sheet and break into pieces when cool.

CANDY POPCORN

Steps:

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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!).
• Store in an airtight container for 3 - 4 days. The candied popcorn is best eaten after the candy has fully set and dried.