Cinnamon Sugar Kettle Corn
Satisfy your sweet-and-salty snack cravings with this irresistible Cinnamon Sugar Kettle Corn recipe! Perfectly popped popcorn is coated in a delicate layer of caramelized sugar and infused with warm ground cinnamon, creating a delightful treat that’s ready in just 15 minutes. With its crisp texture, gentle sweetness, and hint of spiced flavor, this homemade kettle corn is a crowd-pleaser that’s perfect for movie nights, parties, or as a simple afternoon indulgence. The recipe requires only a handful of pantry staples—popcorn kernels, granulated sugar, and cinnamon—and comes together effortlessly with a quick shake-and-pop technique on the stovetop. Sprinkle on a dash of salt for the perfect balance of flavors, and enjoy it fresh or save a batch for snacking later. Whether you're catering to holiday gatherings or satisfying a cozy fall craving, this cinnamon sugar kettle corn is the ultimate combination of comfort and flavor.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup Popcorn kernels
- 3 tablespoons Vegetable oil
- 3 tablespoons Granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
In a large, heavy-bottomed pot with a lid, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add 3-4 popcorn kernels to the pot as testers and cover with the lid.
Once the test kernels pop, remove them and add the remaining 1/2 cup of popcorn kernels to the pot. Sprinkle the granulated sugar evenly over the kernels and quickly stir to coat them in the sugar.
Cover the pot with the lid and reduce the heat to medium-low. Shake the pot frequently to prevent the sugar from burning and to ensure even popping.
Continue shaking the pot while the kernels pop. Once the popping slows down to about 2-3 seconds between pops, remove the pot from the heat.
Immediately transfer the popped popcorn to a large mixing bowl to prevent burning.
In a small bowl, mix together the ground cinnamon and salt. Sprinkle the mixture evenly over the kettle corn and toss well to coat.
Let the kettle corn cool slightly before serving. Enjoy your cinnamon sugar kettle corn fresh or store it in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
673 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 41.5 g | 53% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.9 g | 30% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 25.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1184 mg | 51% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 76.6 g | 28% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.9 g | 32% | |
| Total Sugars | 38.0 g | ||
| Protein | 6.1 g | 12% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 32 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 1.6 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 176 mg | 4% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
