Pink Elephant Popcorn
Sweet, crunchy, and irresistibly fun, Pink Elephant Popcorn is a playful treat that's perfect for movie nights, parties, or a whimsical homemade snack. This vibrant recipe coats freshly popped popcorn in a luscious strawberry glaze made from butter, sugar, and strawberry gelatin powder, creating a delightfully crisp texture with bursts of fruity sweetness. Baked to perfection for an even, glossy coating, each kernel is a bite of joy that's as delicious as it is adorable. Ready in just 30 minutes, this colorful popcorn is easy to make and great for gifting or sharing. Whether you're looking for a unique dessert idea or a festive pink popcorn recipe, this crowd-pleaser will impress kids and adults alike!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup Popcorn kernels
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil (for popping)
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter
- 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
- 0.25 cup Light corn syrup
- 3 tablespoons Strawberry gelatin powder (Jell-O)
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
1. Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the popcorn kernels and cover with a lid. Shake the pot occasionally to prevent burning, and cook until all kernels have popped, about 3-5 minutes. Remove from heat and transfer the popped popcorn to a large mixing bowl, removing any unpopped kernels.
2. Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
3. In a medium saucepan, combine the unsalted butter, granulated sugar, light corn syrup, and salt. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture is smooth and begins to boil.
4. Reduce the heat to low and stir in the strawberry gelatin powder. Allow the mixture to cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the gelatin is fully dissolved. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
5. Pour the pink strawberry glaze over the popcorn in the mixing bowl. Use a spatula to gently toss and coat the popcorn evenly.
6. Spread the glazed popcorn evenly onto the prepared baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, gently stirring the popcorn halfway through baking to ensure an even coating.
7. Remove the baking sheet from the oven and allow the popcorn to cool completely on the sheet, about 10 minutes. The glaze will harden as it cools, creating a crispy coating.
8. Once cooled, break up any large clusters of popcorn and serve immediately or store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1650 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 78.2 g | 100% | |
| Saturated Fat | 32.3 g | 161% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 124 mg | 41% | |
| Sodium | 659 mg | 29% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 248.5 g | 90% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.5 g | 27% | |
| Total Sugars | 211.0 g | ||
| Protein | 8.2 g | 16% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 18 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 1.4 mg | 8% | |
| 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.
