Pink Valentine’s Day Popcorn Recipe
This vibrant Pink Popcorn recipe is a delightful and colorful treat perfect for Valentine’s Day. Sweetened with a creamy, pink candy coating, the popcorn is easy to make in just 10 minutes and ideal for celebrations or gifting. The recipe combines a simple sugar syrup with vanilla and a splash of half and half to create a luscious glaze that perfectly coats the popcorn for a crunchy, festive snack.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: About 12 cups of coated popcorn, serving approximately 6-8 people 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Popcorn
- 12 cups popped popcorn
Syrup
- 1 cup sugar
- ⅓ cup half and half or evaporated milk
- ¼ cup light corn syrup
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2–3 drops red or pink food coloring
Instructions
- Pop the Popcorn: Prepare 12 cups of popped popcorn and place it in a large bowl. Remove any unpopped kernels to ensure a smooth eating experience.
- Make the Syrup: In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, half and half, light corn syrup, and salt. Stir over medium heat until the sugar dissolves completely and the mixture starts boiling. Allow it to boil gently for 3–4 minutes to thicken slightly.
- Add Flavor and Color: Remove the saucepan from heat. Stir in vanilla extract and 2–3 drops of red or pink food coloring until the syrup turns a uniform pink color.
- Coat the Popcorn: Pour the hot pink syrup evenly over the popped popcorn. Gently stir to coat all the popcorn pieces thoroughly without breaking them.
- Cool and Serve: Spread the coated popcorn evenly over a sheet of parchment paper. Let it cool completely so the coating hardens and the popcorn becomes crisp before serving.
Notes
- Try different extracts like almond, coconut, or strawberry instead of vanilla for unique flavor variations.
- Change the food coloring to match other holidays: red for Christmas, green for St. Patrick’s Day, or blue for birthdays.
- Best enjoyed fresh but can be stored up to 2 days in an airtight container without losing crunch.
Keywords: Pink popcorn, Valentine's Day snack, sweet popcorn, colored popcorn, festive popcorn recipe
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