Honey Sesame Popcorn
Transform your snack game with this irresistible Honey Sesame Popcorn—a deliciously sweet and nutty twist on classic popcorn. This crowd-pleasing recipe combines freshly popped popcorn with a luscious homemade glaze made from honey, brown sugar, buttery goodness, and a hint of vanilla for depth. Toasted sesame seeds add a delightful crunch and a subtle earthy flavor that elevates each bite. Ready in just 15 minutes, this quick and easy treat is perfect for family movie nights, party snacks, or satisfying your midday sweet tooth. Plus, it’s an ideal make-ahead snack that stays crispy and flavorful when stored in an airtight container. Treat yourself to this uniquely flavored, gourmet-inspired popcorn that’s as fun to make as it is to eat! Keywords: Honey Sesame Popcorn, gourmet popcorn recipe, sweet and savory snacks, popcorn with sesame seeds, homemade popcorn glaze.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cups Popcorn kernels
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
- 0.25 cups Honey
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons Light brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Sesame seeds
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Vanilla extract
Instructions
Heat a large, heavy-bottomed pot with a lid over medium heat. Add the vegetable oil and three popcorn kernels, then cover the pot and wait for the test kernels to pop.
Once the test kernels have popped, add the remaining popcorn kernels in an even layer, cover the pot, and shake it gently back and forth as the kernels pop. Remove the pot from the heat once the popping slows to about 2 seconds between pops. Transfer the popped popcorn to a large mixing bowl, carefully discarding any unpopped kernels.
In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the honey, unsalted butter, and light brown sugar. Stir constantly until the mixture reaches a gentle simmer and starts to bubble.
Reduce the heat to low and simmer the mixture for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract and salt.
Immediately pour the honey mixture over the popcorn in the large mixing bowl. Use a spatula to gently toss the popcorn until it’s evenly coated.
Sprinkle the sesame seeds over the coated popcorn and toss again to distribute them evenly.
Spread the popcorn onto a large baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Let the popcorn cool for 5-10 minutes, allowing the glaze to set and the popcorn to become crispy.
Break the popcorn into clusters if stuck together and serve. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
999 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 62.3 g | 80% | |
| Saturated Fat | 19.5 g | 98% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 20.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 62 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 614 mg | 27% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 113.3 g | 41% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.4 g | 34% | |
| Total Sugars | 74.7 g | ||
| Protein | 9.8 g | 20% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 40 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 2.7 mg | 15% | |
| Potassium | 297 mg | 6% | |
*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.
