Does anyone else remember those boxes of Lucky Elephant Popcorn that contained the most beautiful, most delicious collection of bright pink popcorn? When I was little, my grandmother would buy a single box for my 7 cousins and I and we’d be force to share. For those counting, and I know I did, that works out to about 9 pieces of popcorn per person. In other words, not cool grandma. So many mixed emotions! I used to live for the stuff. And of course, mom would never buy it for us, only grandma, which meant that it was extra special. Fast forward 20 some odd years, and I recently discovered that you can make it at home! Any time you want! I don’t know why this never occurred to me before. And this recipe? Well, it tastes just like childhood – only you don’t have to share.
Click below for the recipe…
- 2 tbsp. Vegetable Oil
- 1/3 cup popcorn kernels
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 tbsp. salted butter
- 1/2 cup water
- 10-12 drops red food colouring
- 1/2 tsp. real vanilla extract
- 1. In a large pot with a lid, heat your oil on medium heat and add your popcorn kernels.
- 2. Place the lit on top and let popcorn pop. Once popping begins to subside, remove from heat and shake carefully.
- 3. In a separate pot, add sugar, butter, water, vanilla and food colouring and bring to a boil.
- 4. Boil for 3-4 minutes and then remove from heat and let sit for 10, stirring occasionally.
- 5. Place popcorn in large bowl, pour sugar mixture overtop and toss to coat.
- 6. Pour popcorn onto two parchment lined baking sheets and let dry for 10-20 minutes.
- 7. Carefully break popcorn up and enjoy!
PS – More Valentine’s Day recipe inspiration: Heart-Shaped Red Velvet Pancakes | Heart-Shaped Hand Pies | Whipped Cream Hearts |
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