3.29.2011

recipe: jell-o popcorn

up until i started surfing all the awesome mama blogs..
i had no idea about the potential of popcorn.
i mean seriously, what CAN'T you do with this stuff?

for valentine's day i made white chocolate popcorn with m&m's..
but what i really wanted to make was colored candy popcorn...
the stuff that seems to be called 'mother goose' popcorn..
(how the heck did it get that name anyways?)

i found a great tutorial on less cake {more frosting} for the candied popcorn...
but most of the others i found required you to have a candy thermometer.
i don't have one of those.
(i don't plan on buying one anytime soon)

i sorta shelfed the whole idea after valentine's day
& somehow managed to remember incorrectly that all of the recipes required a thermometer.
so when i came i across this old recipe in my binder today..
i was thrilled it didn't require a thermometer, or a whole lot of ingredients..
(because once again, i seem to be one ingredient short in everything i want to make!)

it's jell-o popcorn.
hello, say what?
but let me tell ya. it's good.
DARN GOOD.
i'm not a jell-o enthusiast..
but somehow, mashed together with popcorn, it just works.

i think it taste like a strawberry fruit rollup wrapped around a piece of popcorn.
the hubs said it tasted like a strawberry jolly rancher.
 (i don't remember there being a strawberry one.. but i'll go with it)
the dude didn't like it. (i'm not sure WHAT his problem is! :)

i'll let you decide.

here's what you need:

-8 cups popcorn
-3 Tbsp light corn syrup
-1/2 stick butter
-1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
-1 (4 serving size) pkg of strawberry or lime jell-o

preheat oven to 300.


1. in a medium saucepan add corn syrup & butter. cook over low heat until butter is melted.

2. add brown sugar & jell-o, stirring until jell-o is dissolved.

3. bring mixture to a boil over medium heat. turn down & simmer for 5 minutes. it's fairly thick.. so just watch for bubbles to form underneath the surface. & definitely watch the bottom so you don't burn it.

(i DARE you not to lick the spoon... who am i kidding.. you're gonna lick it, i sure did!)
4. place popcorn in a large bowl. once mixture is finished cooking, add to bowl of popcorn, stirring to coat.
(i found it easiest to pour in half of the mixture, stir to coat & then add the rest. keeping the pot on the heat to keep it liquid )

5. line 15x10 inch pan with wax paper or aluminum foil. spread popcorn mixture out using forks to get even. (certainly DON'T push down with your hands, because it'll burn your skin like a hot glue gun... not that i would know...)

6. bake at 300 for 10 minutes. cool. break into pieces.

eat. love. enjoy :)
it's SO good...
i may or may not have devoured all 8 cups by myself in 4 days.


jello popcorn

-8 cups popcorn
-3 Tbsp light corn syrup
-1/2 stick butter
-1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
-1 (4 serving size) pkg of strawberry or lime jell-o

preheat oven to 300.
1. in a medium saucepan add corn syrup & butter. cook over low heat until butter is melted.
2. add brown sugar & jell-o, stirring until jell-o is dissolved.
3. bring mixture to a boil over medium heat. turn down & simmer for 5 minutes. it's fairly thick.. so just watch for bubbles to form underneath the surface. & definitely watch the bottom so you don't burn it.
4. place popcorn in a large bowl. once mixture is finished cooking, add to bowl of popcorn, stirring to coat.
5. line 15x10 inch pan with wax paper or aluminum foil. spread popcorn mixture out using forks to get even.
6. bake at 300 for 10 minutes. cool. break into pieces.

xo-k

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4 comments:

  1. Wow that looks great! Have you ever melted peanut butter on popcorn? It's good but messy! Is the jello messy?

    Here's my recipe: http://ordinaryinspirations.blogspot.com/2011/03/rice-crispy-easter-eggs-to-make-with.html

    Love,
    Traci

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  2. Jello on Popcorn is different: This recipe would be great for our linky party THIS WEEK'S CRAVINGS; the theme is "Secret, Surprise or Hidden Ingredient?” Please stop by link up your fabulous recipe!

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  3. Oh boy, I almost wish I hadn't seen this...'cause now I know I'm going to HAVE to make it, then eat it! Yum, this looks like such a fun treat! I hope you'll pop by my blog sometime, www.icantstopcrafting.blogspot.com

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  4. Wow. I've never thought of this before! Neat idea! Thanks for linking up for Friday Favorites last week. I'm featuring you! Come by and grab my featured button if you'd like one!

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