OLD FASHIONED PINK POPCORN

Old Fashioned Pink Popcorn a sweet and salty snack that is a staple at carnivals, fairs, and movie theaters across the country. The bright pink color and unique flavor make this candy popcorn a fun and festive snack for any occasion.

This flavored popcorn recipe is made easily by coating popcorn kernels with a mixture of sugar, corn syrup, and food coloring, resulting in a crunchy and delicious snack that is perfect for satisfying a sweet tooth. Pink popcorn has a nostalgic appeal and unique flavor make it a fun and delicious addition to any party or gathering.

Festive Pink Popcorn Origin

In the early 1900s, popcorn vendors began experimenting with different flavors and coatings to make their popcorn stand out. It was during this time that Old Fashioned Pink Popcorn was first introduced. The pink color was eye-catching and quickly became a popular choice among popcorn lovers.

Today, Old Fashioned Pink Popcorn is still enjoyed by many people. It is a staple at carnivals, fairs, and movie theaters, and can also be purchased in stores or online. While the recipe for Old Fashioned Pink Popcorn has remained largely unchanged over the years, there are now many variations available that incorporate different flavors and ingredients.

Why you’ll love this easy Candy Coated Popcorn Recipe

• Perfect for Summer: This dessert recipe is a great one for hot summer days as it doesn’t require a lot of time in the kitchen. Alternatively, you can use microwave popcorn to cut down on the time and heat use even more!
• Easy to Make: Pink popcorn is so simple to make and requires only a few ingredients. You can have this tasty and pretty treat ready in no time!
• Great for Parties: This popcorn is a fun and unique addition to any party or gathering. It is sure to impress your guests and leave them wanting more.

Pink Popcorn Ingredients

Popcorn Kernels: You will need ½ cup of un-popped popcorn kernels for this recipe. This will make several cups of freshly popped popcorn. Alternatively, you can use 3 bags of popped popcorn.

Sugar: Use 2 cups of granulated sugar for a sweet coating that will harden into a crunchy candy coating.

Whipping cream: To make the candy coating taste richer, add in ⅔ cups of heavy whipping cream.

Corn syrup: You will need 2 tablespoons of corn syrup to help the candy coating thicken and have a nice shine.

Salt: Adding in ¼ teaspoon of salt will enhance the flavors in the coating.

Vanilla extract: Use 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract to make the pink popcorn taste fantastic.

Food coloring: You will need about 2-3 drops of RED food coloring to make this popcorn look pink because the white cream will turn the red into a nice shade of pink. You can use more or less coloring to get your desired hue.

Step by step on how to make Old Fashion Pink Popcorn

Pop the Popcorn

Start by pouring the oil into a large pot and heat it over medium-high heat for 2 minutes.

Next, add the popcorn kernels to the pan and then cover with a lid. Be sure to gently shake the pot occasionally to prevent burning.

Then, once the popcorn begins to pop, decrease the heat slightly and shake the pot more consistently.

When you can count to 3 between pops, remove the pot from the heat.

Remove the un-popped kernels from the popped ones and discard them. Check out this kitchen hack to remove un-popped kernels, genius!

Pour the popped popcorn into a large bowl. Making the syrup will take less than 10 minutes so you want to make sure that your popcorn is popped first and ready to go.

Candy Coating

In a large saucepan, over medium-high heat on the stove, combine the sugar, whipping cream, corn syrup and salt.

Proceed to bring the mixture to a full boil, one that you cannot stir away.

Set the oven timer for 4 minutes and let it boil. If you have a candy thermometer you can use it, you want the temperature of the sugar to reach 235 degrees F. If you do not have a candy thermometer, 4 minutes of boiling will suffice.

After that is complete, remove the pan from the heat and add in the vanilla extract and red food coloring. Stir until well combined.

Combine the popcorn and pink coating

Proceed to pour the pink coating mixture over the popcorn and gently stir together until well coated.

Next, lay the popcorn out to cool on wax paper, gently breaking up the pieces after it has set.

This treat tastes best when served immediately. Enjoy!

Why is my candied popcorn sticky?

Candied popcorn, once fully cooled will not be sticky and gooey, but instead, have a light hard layer of candy coating. If your popcorn is still sticky it could be because you either didn’t let the candy coating rest long enough to set or you didn’t boil it long enough. The longer you boil your candy coating, the harder the shell will become. Using a candy thermometer is the most accurate way to determine if your sugar coating is ready.

How do I color popcorn pink?

Making your popcorn pink is very easy (and fun) to do! All you need is a wet mixture and some red food coloring. The wet mixture in our case is the candy coating which will help to evenly distribute the food coloring around all of the popcorn kernels. The amount of red food coloring needed will vary as gel-based and water-based food colorings both contain different concentrations of the color meaning you may need less of one type to get your desired hue. If you have a nice pink food coloring dye on hand already you can go ahead and use that instead. Just add enough of it to get the color desired, and enjoy!

How long will pink popcorn last?

This delicious popcorn treat will last for 3-5 days if stored in an airtight container at room temperature. Making sure it is sealed and airtight will extend the shelf life as long as possible.

Love popcorn? Here are some other popcorn recipes to try!

• Marshmallow Caramel Popcorn
• Caramel Popcorn Cake
• Better than Caramel Popcorn
• Peanut Butter Popcorn
• Chocolate Popcorn
• Peppermint Popcorn
• Caramel Popcorn
• Game Day Popcorn Mix
• Halloween Popcorn Mix
• Snickers Peanut Butter Popcorn
• Homemade Stovetop Popcorn
• Easy Microwave Caramel Popcorn

Old Fashioned Pink Popcorn a fun and colorful treat that everyone can enjoy. Made from scratch, this candy popcorn is a deliciously crunchy sweet treat ready for any good party!