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Rainbow Popcorn Recipe

Rainbow Popcorn Recipe: Fun Treat for Any Celebration

Delightful Rainbow Popcorn Recipe, a fun treat perfect for any celebration.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8 cups
Course: DESSERTS
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

For the Popcorn Base
  • 180 grams Corn Kernels Use regular corn kernels for best results.
For the Sweet Coating
  • 18 tablespoons Sugar Divided; adjust for desired sweetness.
  • 1 teaspoon Water Essential for melting sugar.
For the Colors
  • Food Coloring Red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple work best.
Optional Flavor Boost
  • 1 knob Butter Mix in after coating for salty-sweet finish.

Equipment

  • microwave
  • Saucepan
  • containers
  • plate
  • Baking sheet

Method
 

How to Make Rainbow Popcorn
  1. Pop the Kernels: Begin by popping 180 grams of corn kernels using a microwave or on the stovetop according to package instructions.
  2. Prepare the Sugar Colors: In six separate containers, divide 18 tablespoons of sugar (3 tablespoons each). Add food coloring and shake until colored.
  3. Mix Colors (Optional): Combine primary colors to create secondary ones, like mixing red and yellow for orange.
  4. Melt the Sugar: In a saucepan, take one color of sugar, add 1 teaspoon of water, and heat over medium until melted.
  5. Coat the Popcorn: Add a handful of popped popcorn into the melted sugar and mix until evenly coated.
  6. Repeat with Remaining Colors: Clean the pan and repeat the melting and coating process with other colors.
  7. (Optional) Add Butter: Mix in a knob of butter after coating for a rich flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 2gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 1mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 16gIron: 3mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2-3 weeks. Avoid refrigerating to maintain crunch.

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