This recipe is a fun way to incorporate color into a popcorn buffet. It's simple and can be made in advance. Try various color combinations and mix-ins for the holidays. It packages up really cute for favors and gifts. (Bonus—kids love it, too!)
Ingredients:
¼ C butter or margarine
4 T light corn syrup
½ C granulated sugar
1-3.5oz box flavored JELL-O (don NOT use sugar free)
7-9 cups popped popcorn (I like air popped, but microwave works great, too)
¼ C butter or margarine
4 T light corn syrup
½ C granulated sugar
1-3.5oz box flavored JELL-O (don NOT use sugar free)
7-9 cups popped popcorn (I like air popped, but microwave works great, too)
Method:
Preheat oven to 300°F. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. Place popcorn in an extra large mixing bowl.
Preheat oven to 300°F. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. Place popcorn in an extra large mixing bowl.
Place corn syrup and butter in a sauce pan on medium heat. Stir until butter is melted. Add sugar and Jell-o and stir to combine. Increase heat and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and let simmer for 5 minutes. Pour over popcorn and stir until all the corn is well coated. Spread mixture evenly onto prepared pan. Bake for 10 minutes.
Remove the pan from the oven and let cool to room temp. You can then break the popcorn apart and serve in bags or jars, prepare for gift-giving OR just dump it in a bowl and eat it all yourself!
Our favorite flavors are raspberry and lime, but pineapple and strawberry are REALLY lovely, too. The possibilities are endless.
