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st. patrick's day popcorn

(1 rating)
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Recipe by
Kim Biegacki
@KBPossible
Youngstown, OH

Wow, this is another really different recipe choice for St. Pat's Day. I really look forward to trying this recipe, as I love popcorn! This would even be a great treat to give everyone on St. Pat's Day to take home after the dinner. I found this recipe on Taste of Home. com. Enjoy.

(1 rating)
yield 24 servings
prep time 20 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For st. patrick's day popcorn

  • KEEP WARM IN OVEN AT 250 DEGREES
  • 4 qt
    popped popcorn
  • 1 1/2 c
    pecans, halved
  • COOK
  • 1 1/2 c
    sugar
  • 1/2 c
    light corn syrup
  • 1/4 tsp
    salt
  • ADD AT THE END
  • 1/2 c
    butter
  • 8 - 10
    drops green food coloring
  • salt, if desired

How To Make st. patrick's day popcorn

  • 1
    Place popcorn in a large roasting pan; keep warm in a 250° oven. Meanwhile, in a large heavy saucepan, combine the sugars, water, corn syrup, vinegar and salt. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture comes to a boil. Cook, stirring occasionally, until a candy thermometer reads 260° (hard-ball stage).
  • 2
    Remove from the heat; stir in butter until melted. Stir in food coloring. Drizzle over warm popcorn and toss to coat. Cool. Break into pieces. Store in an airtight container.
  • 3
    Prep time is 15 minutes plus cooling time
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