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Sweet and Spicy Popcorn

We wrapped up our spectacular weekend with a Harry Potter movie and some sweet and spicy popcorn. Here’s the recipe – perfect for a family of 4.

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Sweet and Spicy Popcorn Recipe

By Anushree Shetty

This sweet and spicy popcorn is a perfect treat for kids - make it for movie night or as after-school snack

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Cook Time: 5

Total Time: 5

Servings: 4 cups

Ingredients

1 tablespoon oil
¼ cup unpopped popcorn kernels about 3-4 cups of popped popcorn
3 tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons maple syrup
½ tablespoon butter
A pinch of salt
¼ teaspoon chili powder

Instructions

Heat oil in a deep saucepan over medium heat.
Add popcorn kernels to the oil and the kernels should begin popping in approximately 2 minutes.
Shake the pan frequently without taking the cover off.
Continue to cook till popping slows down (approximately in 2 minutes) and then switch off the gas. Set the saucepan aside.
In a small saucepan, add butter and when it begins to melt, add sugar, maple syrup, salt, and chili powder. Bring the mixture to boil whilst stirring continuously. This should take approximately a minute.
Switch off the gas and set the mixture aside to let it cool for a minute or so.
Add this mixture to the popcorn and toss to coat.
Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper and spread the popcorn onto the cookie sheet to cool out.
Once the popcorn cools down, serve immediately or store it in an airtight container for a couple of days for future use.

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Disclaimer: Approximate nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and can vary depending on the exact ingredients/brands used. If you have health issues, please work with a registered dietician or nutritionist.

Nutrition

Calories: 157kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 4mgSodium: 17mgPotassium: 62mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 80IUCalcium: 16mgIron: 0.3mg

Diet: Vegetarian

Course: Snacks

Method: Stovetop

Keywords: easy, Quick, spicy

Cuisine: Fusion

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