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st. patrick's day popcorn

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Recipe by
Kim Biegacki
@KBPossible
Youngstown, OH

Wow, this is another really different recipe choice for St. Pat's Day. I really look forward to trying this recipe, as I love popcorn! This would even be a great treat to give everyone on St. Pat's Day to take home after the dinner. I found this recipe on Taste of Home. com. Enjoy.

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(1 rating)
yield 24 servings
prep time 20 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For st. patrick's day popcorn

  • KEEP WARM IN OVEN AT 250 DEGREES
  • 4 qt
    popped popcorn
  • 1 1/2 c
    pecans, halved
  • COOK
  • 1 1/2 c
    sugar
  • 1/2 c
    light corn syrup
  • 1/4 tsp
    salt
  • ADD AT THE END
  • 1/2 c
    butter
  • 8 - 10
    drops green food coloring
  • salt, if desired

How To Make st. patrick's day popcorn

  • 1
    Place popcorn in a large roasting pan; keep warm in a 250° oven. Meanwhile, in a large heavy saucepan, combine the sugars, water, corn syrup, vinegar and salt. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture comes to a boil. Cook, stirring occasionally, until a candy thermometer reads 260° (hard-ball stage).
  • 2
    Remove from the heat; stir in butter until melted. Stir in food coloring. Drizzle over warm popcorn and toss to coat. Cool. Break into pieces. Store in an airtight container.
  • 3
    Prep time is 15 minutes plus cooling time
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