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Perfectly Sweet Candied Popcorn Recipe

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This Candied Popcorn Recipe is a fast and easy way to create a sweet treat at home. I love that unpopped kernels turn into a colorful candy mixture with popcorn in just a few moments of time! Be certain to check out my other Gourmet Popcorn recipes as well to see just how much we love making popcorn in our house.

The flavoring and color of this popcorn recipe are so much fun to see and eat! I love the flavoring of this candied popcorn so much!

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Since I’m a huge fan of caramel popcorn, I knew that I was going to love this recipe as well. I love that crisp outer layer crunch that is followed up with the sweet flavoring.

Candied Popcorn Recipe

This recipe does make quite a large batch so keep that in mind when you’re making it! I always try to store some for later in the week so that we don’t end up eating it all at once.

My boys are popcorn hounds so they’ll easily eat it in one sitting if I would let them! I usually put out half right when I make it and then save the other half for later.

This is just a simple way to extend the time that we get to enjoy this wonderful treat!

What type of popcorn should I use?

I always think air-popped popcorn is a great choice since it’s free of any other flavors. If you’re popping with kernels, white popcorn is my preferred choice over yellow popcorn.

Can my dog eat this popcorn?

While dogs can technically eat plain, unflavored popcorn, I would not feed my dog this recipe. This candied popcorn is full of sugar (corn syrup, too) and dyes. Neither of which is good for a man’s best friend.

It is best to stick to purchased or homemade treats for dogs.

You are going to want to save this delicious snack for yourself and your kids anyway.

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Can you use other flavors of jello?

Absolutely! This is a simple way that you can change up this sweet snack to taste and look different each time you make it!

It wouldn’t be nearly as colorful, but I bet using a pudding mix would be just as delicious!

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Easy Candied Popcorn Recipe

Easy Candied Popcorn Recipe

Yield: 6 servings
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes

This Candied Popcorn Recipe is a fast and easy way to create a sweet treat at home.

Ingredients

  • 9 cups of popped popcorn
  • 9 T butter
  • 3 cups of sugar
  • 1 small box of red Jell-O
  • 1 small box of purple Jell-O
  • 1 small box of yellow Jell-O
  • 3 T of white corn syrup
  • 3 T water, as needed
  • Food coloring

Instructions

  1. Use three baking sheets and line them with parchment paper. Preheat your oven to 300 degrees.
  2. Spread out 3 cups of popped corn on each cookie sheet and set aside.
  3. In a saucepan over medium heat, mix 1 cup of sugar, 1 T of white corn syrup, 3 T of butter, and one of the jello powders. Bring to a boil and add in the food coloring.
  4. Boil for about 4 minutes then pour over all of the popcorn on the cookie sheet.
  5. Put in the oven and bake for 10 minutes, stirring halfway through.
  6. Let cool before touching. Repeat with each color of the Jello.

Notes

Use any color/flavor gelatin dessert packs you prefer.

The packets of jell-o should be the 3 oz. packs.

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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 6 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 679Total Fat: 21gSaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 2gUnsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 46mgSodium: 286mgCarbohydrates: 125gFiber: 1gSugar: 117gProtein: 2g

This data was provided and calculated by Nutritionix on 9/11/2021

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10 Comments

  1. What is the shelf life of this popcorn? I’m thinking of including in my Christmas gift baskets and wondered how long a sealed bag or container would keep?

    1. Including candied popcorn in your Christmas gift baskets sounds like a delightful idea! To keep it fresh and tasty, it’s best to store the popcorn in an airtight container or sealed bag. When stored properly at room temperature, it should stay deliciously crunchy for up to 1 to 2 weeks. Just make sure it’s completely cool before sealing it up to maintain that perfect bite. Happy gifting and enjoy the festive season!

  2. Thanks so much for this recipe! About how much of the Jell-O mixture do you put over the popcorn? Like fully saturated, and should be in a puddle of Jell-O or just slightly drizzle on top? Thank you.

    1. Thank you for your sweet comment! ? For the Jell-O mixture, you want to drizzle it evenly over the popcorn. Make sure to coat it well without soaking it in a puddle. Aim for a generous drizzle so each piece is nicely covered. Enjoy making your delicious candied popcorn!

  3. Thank you so much for this wonderful recipe! We will be using it for our baby shower treats. They will say “thank you for popping by”. I’d like to make it a day or two an advance. How would you recommend to store it before I put it in the little baggies the day of the shower? Will it still be crunchy two days after making it?

    1. I’m so glad you love the recipe! Your baby shower treats sound adorable! ? To keep the popcorn crunchy, store it in an airtight container at room temperature. You can definitely make it a day or two in advance. Just ensure it’s completely cool before sealing it up. It should stay perfectly crunchy for your event. Have a wonderful shower!

  4. Thanks for this! One question – Do you really need the food coloring? Won’t the jello give it enough color? (i haven’t tried it yet so I don’t know, but thought I would ask before heading to the store).

    1. Thanks for your comment! The food coloring in the recipe is primarily used to enhance and intensify the colors of the popcorn. While the jello does provide some color, the resulting shades may not be as vibrant without the added food coloring.

      However, if you prefer more muted colors or would like to avoid using food coloring, feel free to leave it out. The jello itself will still provide a delicious flavor to the popcorn. You can give it a try without the food coloring and see how you like the natural hues created by the jello alone.

      I hope this helps, and enjoy making the candied popcorn recipe! Let me know if you have any other questions.

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