st. patrick's day popcorn
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.
prep time
20 Min
cook time
15 Min
method
Stove Top
yield
24 servings
Ingredients
- KEEP WARM IN OVEN AT 250 DEGREES
- 4 quarts popped popcorn
- 1 1/2 cups pecans, halved
- COOK
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- ADD AT THE END
- 1/2 cup butter
- 8 - 10 - drops green food coloring
- - salt, if desired
How To Make st. patrick's day popcorn
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Step 1Place 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).
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Step 2Remove 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.
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Step 3Prep time is 15 minutes plus cooling time
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