Low Sugar Candied Popcorn Food

SUGAR FREE CARAMEL POPCORN

Steps:

• Let's first make the caramel.. You will need a deep pot for this!! Slowly heat up your Swerve sweetener on medium-low.. stirring so it doesn't burn. It will slowly melt and caramelize. It will also smoke a little, so dont be alarmed. Once you have a deep amber colour, time to add in the butter. When you toss in the butter, you'll notice that it will bubble up. That's normal and why we used a deep pot for it. Stir until the butter has melted. Pour in your cream., Again, the mixture will bubble up even more and then slowly go back down. All normal! Stir for an additional 2-3 minutes then take the mix off the heat. Let it cool down.. Stir occassionally to get rid any crystalization of the Swerve. Once gets near room temp, you'll notice it has gotten thicker and has the consistency of caramel sauce! Now is the time to pour the mix on top of the popcorn. Mix it thoroughly but don't worry if you still have parts that aren't caramel. Put the popcorn onto a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper and bake at 225 for roughly 45 minutes. Mix it often, so that the caramel transfers to more of the popcorn! Take it out and let it cool and you will have nice, crunchy caramel popcorn!

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.

CANDIED POPCORN SNACK

Steps:

• Place popcorn in a large roasting pan. In a large saucepan, combine remaining ingredients; cook and stir over low heat just until mixture comes to a boil. Pour over popcorn and toss to coat. Cool. Store in an airtight container.

SUGARED POPCORN

Steps:

• In a large, heavy pot over medium heat, combine the sugar, butter and water. Stirring constantly, cook until it is thick syrup, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and add the food coloring and popcorn and stir to coat evenly. Turn onto a sheet of parchment paper to cool. Serve in paper cones.
• In a large, heavy pot over medium heat, combine the sugar, butter and water. Stirring constantly, cook until it is thick syrup, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and add the food coloring and popcorn and stir to coat evenly. Turn onto a sheet of parchment paper to cool. Serve in paper cones.

SUGAR POPCORN

Steps:

• Measure out 1 gallon of popped popcorn and lay out on wax paper.
• Melt butter, sugar, and water on stove until temperature reaches 245°F (about 5 minute after it starts boiling).
• Remove from heat and add salt and vanilla.
• At this point you can add food coloring to make it colorful!
• Pour mixture over popped popcorn and stir occasionally until completely cooled.
• ENJOY!