3 Minute Caramel Popcorn

If you need a quick and easy treat this recipe is for you. My great friend and neighbor gave this to me one day and I ran home to try it.(Thanks Tiffany!) 15 minutes, several batches and about 20 neighbor kids later I knew I had a keeper. So fast So easy and So delicious.

3 Minute Caramel Popcorn

1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup brown sugar
7 large marshmallows

Place together in microwave safe bowl. Microwave on high for 2 minutes. Stir. Microwave on high 1 more minute. Stir until combined and creamy looking. Pour over about 12 cups popped popcorn. Stir well and enjoy!


NOTE: I like my popcorn a little sticky so I cut the time to 1 minute 45 seconds and then an additional 45 seconds.

Old Fashioned Pink Popcorn

This dry sweet popcorn is such a treat for me. Not because it is fancy or difficult to make but because it brings so many memories to my mind when I eat it.Our family called it Pink Candy Popcorn. It is an old recipe from my grandmother. I never knew her but my mom would make this popcorn and tell us stories. My mom wasn't a great cook but could make this popcorn just perfect. I'm sure it was the sweet tooth in her. I can see her standing next to the stove in our green kitchen stirring and stirring carefully minding the candy thermometer to get it just right for the final pour over the popcorn. We had a great big metal bowl that was perfect for making a big batch for sharing with friends or neighbors. Oh what a treat.

Old Fashioned Pink Popcorn

2 cups Sugar
2/3 cup half & half, cream or whole milk
1 TBS white corn syrup
1/4 tsp salt
1 tsp vanilla
few drops red food coloring

Place sugar, cream, corn syrup and salt in saucepan on a medium heat. Stir well and cook until sugar has fully dissolved before allowing mixture to boil (this is important to avoid rendering the popcorn too sugary). Continue to cook stirring occasionally until reaching 230 degrees or slightly soft ball stage. Add vanilla and food coloring. Mix well. Pour over 6 quarts of popcorn and stir until well coated. Spread out on flat surface to let dry and cool.

Old Fashioned Carmel Popcorn

I love sticky, gooey carmel popcorn. It just doesn't travel well. Here is a carmel popcorn recipe that you can take with you on car trips or hiking the trails. It works great in a trail mix or on its own. This dry carmel corn recipe is an oldie but goodie.

Old Fashioned Carmel Popcorn
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1 cup Brown Sugar
1 cup White Sugar
2/3 half and half or whipping cream
1 TBS Dark Karo Syrup
1/4 tsp Salt
1 tsp Vanilla
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Cook in Saucepan on a medium heat, stir well and cook until sugar is fully dissolved before allowing mixture to boil. (this is extremely important to avoid rendering the popcorn too sugary) Continue to cook, stirring occasionally until 230 degrees. Pour over 6 quarts of popped Corn and stir until well coated. Pour out on table to let dry and cool.
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note* Under cooking will leave popcorn a bit sticky. Over cooking will make popcorn dry. A good candy thermometer will help you know the desired temperature to get the right consistancy.