Orange Candy Popcorn
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Popcorn tossed in a cooked orange syrup made with juice, sugar and grated rind, then broken into crunchy clusters. A bright, citrusy treat for snacking or gifting.
Ingredients
- ⅔ cup orange juice
- 1 ¼ cup sugar
- ⅛ cup white corn syrup
- Rind of 1 orange grated
- ½ cup popcorn kernels popped
Equipment
- mixing bowl
- saucepan
- candy thermometer
Directions
- Pop the kernels and put the popcorn in a large mixing bowl.
- In a heavy saucepan, stir together the orange juice, sugar, corn syrup, and grated orange rind.
- Cook over moderate heat until a candy thermometer reads 280°F.
- Pour the hot syrup over the popcorn and toss until evenly coated.
- Let cool a little, then break up the clusters and serve.
Notes
Airtight at room temperature up to about one week; avoid humidity and refrigeration.
Nutrition
Serving: 93g | Calories: 257kcal | Carbohydrates: 63g | Protein: 2.3g | Fat: 0.8g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 6.3mg | Potassium: 111mg | Fiber: 2.5g | Sugar: 49g | Vitamin A: 88IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 5.5mg | Iron: 0.6mg
Nutrition is an estimate per serving from USDA FoodData Central, for 6 servings; ⅛ cup white corn syrup counted as light corn syrup. Brands and portions vary, so use it only as an approximation.