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Maple Sesame Glazed Popcorn

Course Snack
Cuisine American
Keyword candy thermometer recipe, glazed popcorn, maple popcorn clusters, sesame popcorn
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 8 servings
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

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.