Old Fashioned Pink Popcorn Recipe
Old Fashioned Pink Popcorn is a nostalgic sweet treat featuring perfectly popped popcorn coated in a rich, creamy pink candy syrup. This recipe combines a classic caramel-like candy coating with a vibrant pink hue from red food coloring, creating a fun and delicious snack perfect for parties, holidays, or anytime you crave a nostalgic sweet popcorn treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 8 cups of pink coated popcorn 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Popcorn
- ½ cup unpopped popcorn kernels or 3 bags microwave popcorn
- Oil (for popping, quantity as needed)
Candy Coating
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- ⅔ cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons corn syrup
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2–3 drops red food coloring
Instructions
- Pop the popcorn: Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat for 2 minutes. Add the popcorn kernels, cover with a lid, and shake gently occasionally to prevent burning. Once popping begins, reduce heat slightly and shake the pot more frequently. When the popping slows and there are 3 seconds between pops, remove from heat. Separate and discard any un-popped kernels, then pour the popped popcorn into a large bowl.
- Make the candy coating: In a large saucepan, combine sugar, heavy cream, corn syrup, and salt over medium-high heat. Bring the mixture to a full boil, one that cannot be stirred away. Boil for 4 minutes or until the candy thermometer reads 235°F (soft ball stage). Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and red food coloring until evenly mixed.
- Coat the popcorn: Immediately pour the pink candy syrup over the popped popcorn. Gently stir to coat all the popcorn evenly without crushing it.
- Cool and serve: Spread the coated popcorn out on wax paper to cool and set. Once set, gently break up any large clusters and serve immediately for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Use a candy thermometer for precise boiling temperature; if unavailable, boiling for 4 minutes is sufficient.
- Shake the pot gently during popping to prevent kernels from burning.
- This popcorn is best enjoyed fresh as it can become sticky over time.
- Adjust red food coloring drops to achieve preferred pink intensity.
- Discard any un-popped kernels to avoid choking hazards.
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