Best 10 Almond Glazed Popcorn Recipes

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Indulge in the irresistible crunch of homemade almond glazed popcorn, a sweet and nutty treat that combines the delightful flavors of roasted almonds, creamy butter, and a touch of sweetness. This delectable popcorn is not just a snack; it's an experience that tantalizes your taste buds and elevates your movie nights or casual gatherings. With three enticing variations - Classic Almond Glaze, Chocolate Almond Crunch, and Spicy Thai Chili - this recipe offers a flavor journey that caters to various preferences. Prepare to satisfy your sweet cravings and embark on a culinary adventure with this almond glazed popcorn extravaganza.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

CARAMEL-ALMOND POPCORN



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Alexis Stewart's caramel-almond popcorn is an easy snack to make and, as she can attest, "people love it." Homemade caramel sauce is infused with almond and vanilla extracts, which is then poured over popcorn and toasted almonds.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Yield Makes about 18 cups

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, plus more for baking sheets
3/4 cup corn kernels
2 tablespoons plus 1 1/2 teaspoons canola oil
2 cups raw almonds, lightly toasted
2 cups packed light-brown sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon pure almond extract
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 250 degrees. Butter 2 rimmed baking sheets; set aside. Place corn kernels and oil in a large pot over medium-high heat; cover. Once kernels begin to pop, shake pot frequently; when popping slows to about 3 seconds between pops, remove from heat; uncover. Transfer to a large bowl. Add almonds; toss.
  • Cook sugar, butter, and corn syrup in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring, until it reaches 255 degrees.
  • Remove from heat. Stir in extracts, salt, and baking soda. Pour over popcorn mixture; toss to coat. Divide between prepared sheets. Bake, stirring occasionally, 1 hour 20 minutes. Let cool on wire racks.

CANDIED ALMOND BARK POPCORN



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A yummy twist on normal buttered popcorn that is quick to make and oh so good! Almond bark is slightly sweeter than white chocolate and just melts in your mouth. You can make this recipe festive for any holiday by adding any color sprinkles while popcorn is still warm. Wait until it is completely cooled before breaking it up and storing it.

Provided by alytholen

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Almond Dessert Recipes

Time 16m

Yield 30

Number Of Ingredients 2

1 (24 ounce) package almond bark
3 (2.9 ounce) bags microwave popcorn

Steps:

  • Place packaged popcorn in the microwave; cook on high until popping begins to slow down, about 2 1/2 minutes. Pour popcorn into a large bowl. Remove any unpopped kernels.
  • Place almond bark in a saucepan and melt over medium-low heat, stirring constantly so it does not burn on the bottom, about 8 minutes. Pour melted almond bark over popcorn and stir to coat evenly. Pour out onto a baking sheet to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 148.2 calories, Carbohydrate 15.2 g, Fat 11.2 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 5.4 g, Sodium 73.4 mg, Sugar 0.5 g

ALMOND GLAZED POPCORN



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If you love popcorn with some sweetness than this recipe is for you! A light glaze tops the popcorn perfectly, making this treat a sweet and salty snack.

Provided by roxy_froggy25

Categories     Candy

Time 8m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

8 cups popped popcorn
1 1/4 cups powdered sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons almond extract
1/4 cup water

Steps:

  • Pop popcorn in microwave and place in a large mixing bowl.
  • Stir powdered sugar and almond extract together in a small bowl.
  • Gradually add enough water til the mixture is thin.
  • Pour glaze over popcorn.
  • Stir until lightly coated.
  • Store popcorn in tubaware, or press into a cake pan to form bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 212.3, Fat 0.7, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 2.6, Carbohydrate 50.1, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 37, Protein 2.1

ALMOND CARAMEL CORN



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While it's delicious any time of the year, homemade almond and caramel corn are welcomed as a special gift or treat during the holidays.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Snack

Time 1h50m

Yield 30

Number Of Ingredients 7

12 cups popped popcorn
3 cups unblanched whole almonds
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup butter or margarine
1/4 cup light corn syrup
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 200°. Place popcorn and almonds in very large roasting pan or divide popcorn mixture between 2 ungreased rectangular pans, 13x9x2 inches.
  • Heat brown sugar, butter, corn syrup and salt in 2-quart saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until bubbly around edges. Continue cooking 5 minutes without stirring; remove from heat. Stir in baking soda until foamy.
  • Pour sugar mixture over popcorn; toss until evenly coated. Bake 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes. Spread on aluminum foil or cooking parchment paper. Cool completely, about 30 minutes. Store tightly covered.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170, Carbohydrate 15 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1/2 Cup, Sodium 90 mg

ALMOND BARK POPCORN



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Addicting and nice to give as gifts at Christmas in a decorative tin. I'm basically posting this as my own reference as i keep loosing the recipe:)

Provided by Cheesehead

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 15m

Yield 20 cups, 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

16 cups popped popcorn (microwave works fine)
3 cups rice, krispies
2 cups dry roasted peanuts
1 1/2 lbs almond bark
3 tablespoons peanut butter, the cheap does not work as well (chunky ir smooth)

Steps:

  • Melt the peanut butter and almond bark together in the microwave or on low on the stove.
  • Dump the popped popcorn, peanuts, rice krispies and peanuts together in a large bowl.
  • Pour the almond bark/peanut butter mixture over and mix well.
  • Lay out on a grease cookie sheet.
  • Let harden.
  • Put in zip lock bags.
  • I'm guessing on servings; I'd say 16-20.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 276.9, Fat 12.9, SaturatedFat 1.9, Sodium 196.2, Carbohydrate 33.5, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 1.2, Protein 8.7

CHOCOLATE ALMOND POPCORN



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I love to make this popcorn, along with the caramel kind, and put it into large containers for both of my grandpas during the holidays.

Provided by jsb021

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Almond Dessert Recipes

Time 2h15m

Yield 25

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup white sugar
1 cup light corn syrup
½ cup butter
¼ cup cocoa powder
2 teaspoons salt
25 cups unsalted popped popcorn
3 cups roasted salted almonds

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 200 degrees F (95 degrees C).
  • Mix together the sugar, corn syrup, butter, cocoa powder, and salt in a saucepan over medium-low heat until the mixture is smooth and begins to simmer. Place the popcorn into a very large bowl, mix with the almonds, and then pour the chocolate syrup over the mixture. Stir until all the popcorn and almonds are coated. Spread the chocolate popcorn out onto several large baking sheets in a single layer.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until thoroughly dry, about 1 hour, stirring every 20 minutes or so to dry all sides of the popped corn. Allow to cool on the sheet, then transfer into sealed containers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 232.6 calories, Carbohydrate 25.8 g, Cholesterol 9.8 mg, Fat 14.4 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 337 mg, Sugar 12.1 g

CINNAMON GLAZED POPCORN



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Make and share this Cinnamon Glazed Popcorn recipe from Food.com.

Provided by L DJ3309

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 25m

Yield 2 quarts

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 quarts unbuttered and unsalted popcorn (air popped)
1 egg white, slightly beaten
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Spread popcorn over sided baking tray.
  • In small bowl combine egg white, sugar, cinnamon, salt beat with fork til frothy.
  • Pour over popcorn and toss coating all.
  • Bake at 300F degrees for 20 minutes cool store in airtight container.

VANILLA POPCORN



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"This sweet crunchy snack is my family's favorite," writes Carolyn Roney of Scipio Center, New York. "For variety, substitute almond extract or maple flavoring or add nuts for extra crunch."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Snacks

Time 10m

Yield 3 quarts.

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 quarts popped popcorn
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter
1/4 cup light corn syrup
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Place popcorn in a large bowl; set aside. In a saucepan, combine the sugar, butter and corn syrup. Bring to a boil over medium heat; boil and stir until mixture is golden, about 2 minutes. , Remove from the heat; stir in baking soda and vanilla. Pour over popcorn and toss to coat. Cool slightly; break apart while warm. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 206 calories, Fat 11g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 209mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

GLAZED ALMONDS



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These glossy candy-coated almonds are almost like brittle but much easier to make. With the sweet and salty combination, it's hard to stop munching these delicious nuts.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts     Snacks

Time 20m

Yield about 1 pound.

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 tablespoons butter, divided
2 cups blanched whole almonds
3/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Line a baking sheet with foil. Grease the foil with 1 tablespoon butter; set aside. In a large heavy skillet, combine the almonds, sugar and remaining butter. Cook and stir over medium heat for 6-8 minutes or until sugar is golden brown., Remove from the heat; carefully stir in vanilla. Spread onto prepared baking sheet; immediately sprinkle with salt. Cool before breaking into pieces. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts :

ALMOND POPCORN CRUNCH



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Make and share this Almond Popcorn Crunch recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Queenkungfu

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h

Yield 14 cups, 7 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups granulated sugar
1 cup brown sugar
3/4 cup light corn syrup
1 1/4 cups water
1 tablespoon salt
2 1/2 cups whole almonds
1/2 cup butter, softened
3 quarts popped popcorn

Steps:

  • Butter a large bowl.
  • In a quart saucepan, combine sugars, syrup, water and salt.
  • Cook to 235 degrees on a candy thermometer.
  • Add almonds; cook to 250 degrees stirring occasionally.
  • Continue cooking to 295 degrees, stirring occasionally.
  • Add butter; stir until melted and completely blended into the syrup mixture.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Add half the popcorn.
  • Stir syrup up from the bottom of the pan, coating corn well.
  • Pour remaining popcorn into the buttered bowl.
  • Pour mixture over the popcorn in the bowl; stir until all corn is covered and almonds are evenly distributed.
  • Spread mixture onto a cold buttered surface; break apart with a fork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 907.5, Fat 39.7, SaturatedFat 10.4, Cholesterol 34.9, Sodium 1127.4, Carbohydrate 136.5, Fiber 8, Sugar 99.7, Protein 12.8

5-Step Almond-Glazed Popcorn Recipe With All the Secrets

1. The Starch Awakening: Microwave the popcorn while the sugar is cooking. This allows the cornstarch in the popcorn kernels to activate and become more receptive to the glaze. 2. Almond-Sugar Embrace: In another pan, toast the almonds. Then, add the sugar. Constantly swirl and mix the sugar to prevent clumping. Once the sugar melts and turns amber, add the toasted almonds. Stir to coat them evenly. 3. Glaze It Up: Immediately pour the almond-sugar mixture over the popped popcorn. Quickly toss and coat every piece of popcorn. The warm popcorn helps the glaze stick better. 4. A Hint of Refinement: Once the glaze has set, drizzle any remaining glaze over the popcorn for an extra touch of sweetness and almond goodness. 5. Indulge in Nutty Bliss: Enjoy your almond-glazed popcorn as a delightful treat. Store any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

Dive into the realm of sweet and nutty bliss with this almond-glazed popcorn recipe. Follow these simple steps to create a delectable treat that will tantalize your taste buds. From the delightful crunch of glazed popcorn to the symphony of almond flavors, this recipe delivers an unforgettable experience. Indulge in a guilt-free indulgence that won't break the calorie bank. Embrace the joy of homemade popcorn elevated to new heights of deliciousness!

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