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Sugar and Spice Popcorn

Make sugar and spice popcorn on the stovetop with cinnamon, nutmeg and a touch of corn syrup. Makes about 2 quarts of sweet, lightly spiced popcorn.

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Sara Noel
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Sugar and Spice Popcorn

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Popcorn popped right in a cinnamon and nutmeg sugar coating. A quick sweet snack for movie nights.
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Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
CourseSnack
CuisineAmerican
Servings8 servings
Calories87
Ingredients Equipment Directions Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 tablespoon light corn syrup
  • 1/3 cup unpopped popcorn

Equipment

  • popcorn popper
  • baking sheet

Directions
 

  1. Grease a cookie sheet well.
  2. In a hand-turned popcorn popper, stir together the oil, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and corn syrup.
  3. Heat over medium heat until it bubbles.
  4. Add the popcorn, cover, and keep shaking over medium heat until every kernel has popped.
  5. Right away, pour onto the greased cookie sheet and let cool completely.

Notes

Airtight at room temperature in a cool, dry place; use within 2 to 3 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 15g | Calories: 87kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 6.9g | Saturated Fat: 1.1g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 1.7mg | Potassium: 1.8mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 6.7g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 0mg | Calcium: 1.3mg | Iron: 0mg

Nutrition is an estimate per serving from USDA FoodData Central, for 8 servings; unpopped popcorn counted as air-popped popcorn. Brands and portions vary, so use it only as an approximation.

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