Maple Sesame Glazed Popcorn
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Oven-warmed popcorn tossed in a maple and brown sugar glaze with toasted sesame seeds. Easy to halve or double for parties.
Ingredients
- 8 cups popcorn
- 1 1/2 tablespoons sesame seeds
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 3 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 1/2 teaspoons unsalted butter
- Nonstick cooking spray
Equipment
- saucepan
- candy thermometer
- baking sheet
- mixing bowl
Directions
- Heat the oven to 250°F. Spray a large ovenproof bowl and a baking sheet with cooking spray.
- Put the popcorn in the bowl and warm it in the oven.
- Put the sesame seeds in a small dish and set them nearby.
- In a small heavy saucepan, stir together the maple syrup, brown sugar, and cinnamon.
- Bring to a boil over medium heat and cook to 250°F (hard-ball stage).
- Stir in the butter and keep cooking to 280°F.
- Pour about half of the glaze over the warm popcorn and quickly toss with a metal spoon.
- Scatter on the sesame seeds, pour on the rest of the glaze, and toss to coat. If the glaze gets stiff, warm the bowl in the oven for a moment.
- Spread on the baking sheet in small clumps and let cool completely.
Notes
Airtight at room temperature up to 5 days. Can be halved or doubled.
Nutrition
Serving: 26g | Calories: 92kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 1.4g | Fat: 1.9g | Saturated Fat: 0.6g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 1.9mg | Sodium: 3.6mg | Potassium: 62mg | Fiber: 1.4g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 38IU | Vitamin C: 0mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 0.6mg
Nutrition is an estimate per serving from USDA FoodData Central, for 8 servings; popcorn counted as air-popped popcorn. Brands and portions vary, so use it only as an approximation.