WARM SPICED VANILLA POPCORN

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Popcorn is a lowfat, high-fiber treat that my whole family loves. Just a hint of sugar and some coconut oil add a lot of flavor for the calories. My favorite way to pop popcorn is in a heavy-bottomed pot-while it may take a few more minutes compared to a microwave or air popper, the results are exponentially better. Once you get the hang of it, I know you'll agree that old-fashioned stove-top popcorn is worth the five extra minutes.

Provided by Melissa d'Arabian : Food Network

Time 15m

Yield 8 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

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Ingredients

2 teaspoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon fine or table salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons coconut oil
1/3 cup popcorn kernels
1/2 to 1 vanilla bean, split and seeds scraped away

Steps:

Mix the sugar, salt, and cinnamon together in a small bowl and set aside. Place a rimmed baking sheet or a large paper bag on the work surface.
Heat the coconut oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven over medium heat for 1 minute. Add 2 popcorn kernels. Once they pop, add the scraped vanilla seeds and stir. Immediately stir in the remaining popcorn kernels, wait 10 seconds, then quickly stir in the sugar-cinnamon mixture. Cover the pot, leaving the lid slightly askew (and facing away from you) to allow steam to escape. Use oven mitts to protect your hands as you shake the pot constantly over the burner. Keep shaking until most of the popcorn has popped and you hear 1 to 2 seconds between pops.
Immediately turn off the heat, uncover the pot, and carefully dump the popcorn out onto the baking sheet or into the paper bag. Let cool at least 5 minutes before eating (be careful-the sugar makes the popcorn extremely and hot!).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 62 calorie, Fat 4 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Cholesterol 0 milligrams, Sodium 291 milligrams, Carbohydrate 7 grams, Fiber 1 grams, Protein 1 grams, Sugar 1 grams

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Oshan Ali

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The popcorn was a bit too spicy for my taste.

Debi Sutton

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I would have liked the popcorn to be a bit sweeter.

bunnygirl bre

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This popcorn is a bit pricey to make, but it's worth it for a special occasion.

HURRICANED Dave

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I was a bit skeptical about the combination of spices in this recipe, but I was pleasantly surprised. The flavors work really well together.

Ahsan Kanjan786

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This popcorn is a great gift idea. I like to package it up in cute jars and give it to my friends and family.

DIL JAAN DIL JAAN

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I love how versatile this popcorn is. I can add different spices or toppings to change up the flavor.

Omprakash Rajbanshi

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This popcorn is a great way to use up leftover popcorn kernels. I always have a bag of kernels in my pantry, so I can make this popcorn anytime.

Hari Ram

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I'm always looking for new and exciting popcorn recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. It's so different from anything I've tried before.

provat preyo

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This popcorn is the perfect snack for movie night. It's flavorful and satisfying, without being too heavy.

Gabrial Carter

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I love that this recipe is so easy to make. I can have a batch of delicious popcorn ready in just a few minutes.

Md Obaid

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This popcorn is a hit with my family and friends. They love the unique flavor and the fact that it's not too sweet.

Rambabu Mahra

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I've tried many popcorn recipes before, but this one is definitely the best. The combination of spices is perfect, and the popcorn is so light and fluffy.