Poison Apple Popcorn: Indulgent Treat for Homemade Fun
Enjoy a deliciously fun treat with this Poison Apple Popcorn recipe, perfect for Halloween or any festive gathering.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1/2 cup popcorn kernels
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon green apple flavoring
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon red food coloring
- Pop the popcorn kernels in an air popper or stovetop and place them in a large bowl.
- In a saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, butter, and salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.
- Once it reaches a boil, stop stirring and allow it to boil for 4-5 minutes until it reaches a golden color.
- Remove from heat and quickly mix in vanilla extract, green apple flavoring, and red food coloring.
- Pour the mixture over the popped popcorn and stir until evenly coated.
- Spread the popcorn on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and let it cool.
- Once cooled, break apart and serve or store in an airtight container.
Notes
- For a more intense apple flavor, add additional green apple flavoring.
- Store in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
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