Buzz
Popcorn isn't just for movies anymore! Elevate your snack game with green popcorn, perfect for any occasion from holidays like Christmas and St. Patrick's Day to just a regular weekday treat. Let's get popping!
Essential Ingredients
Coloring Pre-Popped Popcorn
- Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon (30 g) butter
- 1 tablespoon (30 g) canola oil
- 1/4 cup (2 oz) light corn syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon (dash) liquid food coloring, or 1/16 teaspoon gel food coloring
- 1/4 teaspoon (dash) kosher salt
- 1/3 cup (2.5 oz) popcorn kernels
Coloring Post-Popped Popcorn
- Ingredients:
- 4 quarts popped corn
- 1 1/2 cups (300 g) sugar
- 1/2 cup (2 oz) light corn syrup
- 2 tablespoons (30 g) butter
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 g) salt
- 1/4 teaspoon (dash) cream of tartar (optional, adds creaminess)
- 1/4 teaspoon (dash) vanilla
- 1 teaspoon (5 g) baking soda
- Dash of green food coloring
Steps
Coloring Pre-Popped Popcorn
Instructions:
Combine butter, oil, corn syrup, salt, and food coloring in a bowl. Microwave until the butter is melted, about 40-50 seconds. Stir well to combine.
Instructions:
Pour popcorn kernels into a bowl and stir to evenly coat each kernel with the mixture. This ensures that every piece of popcorn gets the color and flavor as it pops. Spread out the kernels evenly in the bottom of the bowl.
Instructions:
Cover the bowl with a vented lid and microwave on high for 3-5 minutes, ensuring there's about 1-2 seconds between pops. The cooking time may vary depending on your microwave and bowl, so some trial and error may be needed. Be careful not to overcook, as it can lead to burning and unpleasant odors.
Instructions:
Immediately transfer the popcorn onto a baking sheet lined with waxed or parchment paper, leaving the unpopped kernels behind in the bowl to prevent sticking. Be cautious not to dump the unpopped kernels onto the baking sheet, as they may stick to the popcorn.
Instructions:
Store the popcorn in an airtight container or resealable plastic bag. For best freshness, consume within a couple of days.
Coloring Post-Popped Popcorn
Instructions:
In a heavy saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the sugar, corn syrup, cream of tartar, and salt. Increase the heat to medium-high and bring the mixture to a boil, stirring constantly until the sugar is dissolved.
Instructions:
Once the mixture is boiling, add the food coloring and refrain from stirring further. Let it boil for 5 minutes without interruption. The temperature should reach around 250-260°F (121°C). Alternatively, use this time to prepare your popcorn, removing any unpopped kernels from the bowl.
Instructions:
Remove the saucepan from the heat and quickly stir in the vanilla and baking soda while the mixture is still foaming. Pour the mixture over the popcorn in a bowl and gently stir to evenly coat the popcorn.
Instructions:
Spread the coated popcorn onto a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper or coated with cooking spray for easy removal and cleanup. Alternatively, a roaster can be used. Bake at 200°F (93°C) for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes to ensure even baking.
Finished
Tips
You can personalize this recipe by adding various toppings such as edible silver balls, pink sugar, rainbow sprinkles, and more! Get creative with it!
Warnings
Exercise caution when handling hot sugar to avoid burns.
Things You'll Need
Essentials for Coloring Pre-Popped Popcorn
- Items Needed:
- 2.5 to 3 quart microwave-proof bowl
- Vented lid for bowl
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Spoon
Essentials for Coloring Post-Popped Popcorn
- Items Needed:
- Saucepan
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Spoon
- Bowl
