Salty Sweet Popcorn Recipes

SWEET & SALTY POPCORN

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine popcorn, pretzels, candies and pineapple. In a microwave, melt candy coating; stir until smooth. Pour over popcorn mixture; toss to coat., Immediately spread onto waxed paper; let stand until set. Break into pieces. Store in airtight containers.

SWEET 'N' SALTY POPCORN

Steps:

• Place popcorn in a large bowl. In a small microwave-safe bowl, melt butter; whisk in the pudding mix, corn syrup, vanilla and salt until smooth. , Microwave, uncovered, for 45 seconds or until bubbly. Pour over popcorn; toss to coat. Spread in two 15x10x1-in. baking pans coated with cooking spray., Bake at 250° for 25-30 minutes or until crisp, stirring once. Remove popcorn from pans to waxed paper to cool. Break into clusters. Store in airtight containers.

SALTY-SWEET POPCORN

Steps:

• Coat the popcorn: Combine the popcorn with the salt in a large bowl. Combine the butter and sugar in a small bowl and stir together. Drizzle over the popcorn, tossing to coat.
• Serve or store in an airtight container for up to 1 day.

LOVELY LISA'S SWEET AND SALTY CARAMEL POPCORN

Steps:

• Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper. Measure baking soda and vanilla extract into separate small bowls; set aside.
• Heat vegetable oil in a large saucepan; add popcorn, cover, and cook, shaking often, until fully popped, about 5 minutes. Transfer popcorn to a large roasting pan using a strainer or your hands, leaving unpopped kernels in the saucepan. Distribute chopped licorice and broken pretzels evenly over popcorn.
• Bring the brown sugar, butter, corn syrup, and cream of tartar to a boil in a heavy pot, stirring constantly. Place a candy thermometer into the caramel mixture, and continue boiling, stirring constantly, until mixture reaches 265 degrees F (129 degrees C), about 10 minutes.
• Remove caramel from heat. Stir vanilla and baking soda into the caramel; it will foam and rise slightly. Pour hot caramel over popcorn mixture, stirring gently to coat evenly. Spread the popcorn mixture loosely onto the prepared baking sheets. Season to taste with sea salt; set aside to cool, about 20 minutes.
• Break popcorn mixture into chunks. Store in airtight bags or containers.

SWEET & SALTY POPCORN

Steps:

• Place popcorn in a large bowl.
• In a small microwave-safe bowl, melt butter; whisk in the pudding mix, corn syrup, vanilla and salt until smooth.
• Microwave, uncovered, for 45 seconds or until bubbly. Pour over popcorn; toss to coat.
• Spread in a 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray.
• Bake at 250° for 25-30 minutes or until crisp, stirring once.
• Remove popcorn from pan to waxed paper to cool.
• Break into clusters.
• Store in airtight containers.