Blood Red Candy Popcorn
This Blood Red Candy Popcorn is sure to be a hit at your Halloween celebrations, adding a deliciously eerie touch to your snack table.
Ingredients
- 9 cups popped popcorn about 1/2 cup unpopped kernels
- 1/3 cup butter
- 1/4 cup Karo syrup
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 package strawberry Jello mix small package, any red flavor
Instructions
- Pop your popcorn using your preferred method (air popper, stovetop, or microwave). Transfer to a large, heatproof bowl, removing any unpopped kernels.
- Combine Karo syrup and butter in a large microwave safe bowl. Microwave until melted.
- Add sugar and Jello powder. Stir, Put back in the microwave and cook until it comes to a rolling boil (doubles in size).
- Pour the hot candy syrup over the popcorn. Use a heatproof spatula or wooden spoon to gently toss and coat the popcorn evenly. Be careful—the syrup is very hot!
- Work fast because the syrup will harden quickly.
- Spread the coated popcorn onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake at 250° F(120°C) for 30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes.
- Once cooled and hardened, break up any large clusters and serve in bowls or bag up for spooky party favors.
Nutrition
Calories: 704kcalCarbohydrates: 134gProtein: 17gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 16mgSodium: 99mgPotassium: 411mgFiber: 19gSugar: 26gVitamin A: 189IUVitamin C: 0.04mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 5mg
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