Pink Popcorn Vanilla Glaze (Printable Version)

Light, fluffy popcorn coated in a sweet rosy-pink vanilla glaze for a crunchy, colorful snack.

# What You'll Need:

→ Popcorn Base

01 - 1/2 cup popcorn kernels (yields 8 cups popped)
02 - 1 tablespoon vegetable oil for popping

→ Pink Candy Glaze

03 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
04 - 1/4 cup light corn syrup
05 - 1/4 cup water
06 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
07 - 1/8 teaspoon salt
08 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
09 - 2-3 drops red food coloring

# Directions:

01 - Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add popcorn kernels and cover with lid. Shake pot occasionally until popping slows to 2-3 seconds between pops. Remove from heat immediately and transfer popped corn to a large bowl, discarding any unpopped kernels.
02 - Combine sugar, corn syrup, water, butter, and salt in a medium saucepan. Bring mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly until sugar completely dissolves. Continue boiling for 3-4 minutes without stirring until glaze thickens slightly.
03 - Remove saucepan from heat. Stir in vanilla extract and red food coloring, adding additional drops 1 at a time until desired rosy-pink shade is achieved.
04 - Immediately pour hot pink glaze over popped popcorn. Working quickly, toss with a heat-resistant spatula or greased hands to evenly coat all kernels. Ensure thorough coverage for consistent color and flavor.
05 - Spread coated popcorn in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Allow to cool completely for 15-20 minutes until glaze hardens. Break into clusters and serve.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The texture is absolutely perfectlight crispy popcorn with a delicate sugar shell that shatters when you bite it
  • Its impossibly pretty and turns an ordinary movie night into something special
  • Takes just 20 minutes from start to finish but looks like you spent forever on it
02 -
  • Work fast once the glaze is off the heat because it starts setting up within minutes
  • The glaze will look very thin when you pour it but trust the process it coats evenly
  • Line your baking sheet with parchment or you will have a stuck on disaster to clean up
03 -
  • Butter your hands lightly before tossing the popcorn it protects your skin from the hot glaze
  • Make sure your popped popcorn is completely room temperature before adding the hot glaze
  • Clean your saucepan immediately after pouring the glaze or the sugar will harden into cement

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