ST. PATRICK'S DAY POPCORN

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Everyone's eyes will be smilin' when they see this green popcorn. The emerald color gives this snack instant St. Patrick's Day appeal. -Karen Weber, Salem, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Snacks

Time 15m

Yield 6 quarts.

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 quarts popped popcorn
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1 teaspoon white vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter
8 to 10 drops green food coloring

Steps:

  • 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)., 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 139 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 138mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Sandesh Tmg
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This popcorn is the perfect way to celebrate St. Patrick's Day!


Patel Dhirendra
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I'm definitely going to be making this popcorn again for my next party.


MD Macom
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This popcorn is so easy to make, even my kids can do it.


Damika Leigh
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I love the combination of sweet and salty in this popcorn.


ratry Fahim
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This popcorn is the perfect snack for a St. Patrick's Day party.


Arbab qayyum
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I've never been a big fan of popcorn, but this recipe changed my mind. This popcorn is so flavorful and delicious.


FEROZ BALOXH
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This popcorn is a great way to use up leftover popcorn kernels.


Usman Isa
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I love how festive this popcorn looks. It's the perfect way to celebrate St. Patrick's Day.


Miju Ahmed
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This popcorn is so addictive! I can't stop eating it.


Shania Baurhoo
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I made this popcorn for my office party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Alwande Mjwara
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My kids loved helping me make this popcorn. They thought it was so much fun to add the green food coloring.


Hamzah Asender
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This popcorn is the perfect St. Patrick's Day snack. It's festive, delicious, and so easy to make.


Tanyah Coulverson
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I've never made popcorn on the stove before, but this recipe made it so easy. The popcorn turned out perfectly and the green food coloring added a fun touch.


Ak Imran Khan
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This St. Patrick's Day popcorn was a huge hit at my party! It was so easy to make and everyone loved the festive green color.