Blood Red Candy Popcorn
This vibrant, glossy popcorn is coated in a sweet, crimson candy shell that looks like it’s been dipped in witch’s brew.
Ingredients
- 9 cups popped popcorn about 1/2 cup unpopped kernels
- 1/3 cup butter
- 1/4 cup Karo syrup
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 package strawberry Jello small box
Instructions
- Pop your popcorn using your preferred method (air popper, stovetop, or microwave). Transfer to a large, heatproof bowl, removing any unpopped kernels.
- Combine the Karo sypup and butter in a large microwave safe bow. Microwave until melted.
- Add sugar and Jello powder. Put in the microwave and cook until it comes to a rolling boil (doubles in size).
- Pour the hot candy syrup over the popcorn. Use a heatproof spatula or wooden spoon to gently toss and coat the popcorn evenly. Be careful—the syrup is very hot!
- Spread the coated popcorn onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake at 250° F for 30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes.
- Once cooled and hardened, break up any large clusters and serve in bowls or bag up for spooky party favors.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container.
Nutrition
Calories: 1174kcalCarbohydrates: 223gProtein: 28gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 27mgSodium: 165mgPotassium: 686mgFiber: 31gSugar: 43gVitamin A: 315IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 17mgIron: 8mg
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