By Estee Kafra originally appeared in Family Table. Who doesn’t love popcorn? Try these various flavors and see which one is the most popular in your home.
Popcorn Five Ways
Recipe By Estee Kafra
- Cooking and Prep: 45 m
- Serves: 10
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Contains:
Ingredients (34)
Middle Eastern Flavor
Barbecue Flavor
Spicy ’n Sweet Popcorn
Caramel Popcorn Party Mix
Strawberry Popcorn
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Middle Eastern Flavor
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Mix flavorings and toss with popcorn.
Barbecue Flavor
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Combine all the spices in a large bowl and mix. Toss with hot popcorn to coat.
Spicy ’n Sweet Popcorn
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In a large bowl, toss all the ingredients together until well mixed.
Caramel Popcorn Party Mix
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In a large bowl, combine popcorn, peanuts, almonds, and Rice Chex. Set aside.
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In a large saucepan, combine the butter, sugars, corn syrup, coffee, and cinnamon.
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Bring to a boil over medium heat; keep at a boil, stirring, for 5 minutes.
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Remove from heat; stir in vanilla.
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Pour over popcorn mixture and stir until coated.
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Transfer to two greased cookie sheets. Bake, uncovered, at 250°F (130°C) for 45–55 minutes or until golden brown, stirring every 15 minutes.
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Spread onto waxed paper; cool completely. Store in airtight containers.
Note:
Yields about 12 cups.
Strawberry Popcorn
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Preheat oven to 250°F (130°C).
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Melt butter in a saucepan. Add the sugar and dark corn syrup and bring to a boil.
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Let boil for 2 minutes, then remove from heat.
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Stir in Jell-O powder and baking soda.
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Pour over popcorn. Spread out on a greased baking sheet and bake for ½ hour, stirring once during baking time.
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Break into pieces if necessary before serving.
