How To Make Sweet Popcorn | How To Make Popcorn| Sweet Popcorn | Olayemi's Cooking

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds a subtle flavor and is a healthier fat option.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

corn syrup

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: maple syrup

Honey provides sweetness with a distinct flavor.

food coloring

Omit for a natural look or use beet juice for color.

Add 1 tbsp of butter into a bowl.

Add 1/2 cup of yellow corn to the bowl.

Add a pinch of salt to the corn.

Cover the bowl with a plate.

Put the bowl in the microwave for 5 minutes to pop the corn.

After 5 minutes, remove the bowl from the microwave; the popcorn should be ready.

In another bowl, add 4 tbsp of butter and 1/2 cup of sugar.

Heat the butter and sugar in the microwave for 30 seconds until it becomes liquid and creamy.

Pour the melted butter and sugar mixture over the popcorn.

Mix the popcorn and the butter-sugar mixture together until well combined.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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