Colored popcorn makes for a fun snack when watching movies in the theater, but you can have them in the comfort of your own home, too. Here’s how you can make colored popcorn for any occasion you have.
Making Popcorn
colored popcornYou can’t make colored popcorn without popcorn. Here’s how you can make a fresh batch of popcorn using a stovetop or a microwave.
When you’re using a microwave, you can simply follow the instructions in popping popcorn. (For more information on microwaves, read Microwaves: One hot appliance)
To pop popcorn in a stove top, use a pot and heat some oil in it. Pour some of the kernels in the pot and cover.
Wait for the popping sounds and once majority of the kernels in the pot are popped, pour the rest in.
Let the corn kernels pop for several minutes. Keep a lid on it but make sure you leave a little gap open to let the steam out. Trapping the steam in may leave your popcorn soggy.
Pour the popped popcorn in the bowl and set aside for the colored sugar.
Sugar Water Method
Ingredients
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1 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup water
3-5 drops food coloring
Popcorn
Procedure
Combine the granulated sugar and water in a small saucepan. Put on medium low and heat until the mixture is boiling. Let the water boil until all the sugar has dissolved.
Add three to five drops of food coloring and stir for a several seconds. Turn the heat off.
Pour the sugar mixture with the food coloring of choice on top of the popped popcorn. Stir the popcorn to bind with the sugar and until the kernels separate.
Gelatin Method
Ingredients
4 cups unpopped popcorn
1/4 cup butter
3 tablespoons light corn syrup
1/2 granulated sugar
4-serving size package flavored gelatin
Marshmallows and peanuts (optional)
Procedure
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Pop around four cups of unpopped popcorn on a stove top or in the microwave. Set aside after popping in a big and deep bowl.
Get a large cookie sheet and line with wax paper. Preheat the oven to 150 degrees Celsius.
Combine the butter and light corn syrup in a small sauce pan. Put the heat on low. When the butter has melted, add the sugar and the package of gelatin. Stir the mixture until the gelatin has dissolved. Turn the heat to medium and bring to a boil. When it hits a hard boil, reduce back to low heat and let simmer for five minutes.
Toss in marshmallows or peanuts in your popcorn if you wan to have more texture.
Pour the gelatin mixture over the popcorn and toss to coat the kernels. Spread the popcorn with the mixture on the cookie shit and spread evenly throughout. Put the popcorn in the oven and let bake for ten minutes.
Remove the sheet from the oven and allow to cool completely. After cooled, you may need to break the popcorn into smaller pieces.